The elusive Scots law basics course?

I think that (thanks to the Scottish Legal Newsletter) I may have found the training course I've been looking for!

"An introduction to law in contemporary Scotland" from the Open University looks like it'll cover the basics well enough...it might not go into the further depth I'd like, but it's a pretty good start!

This course looks at law making in contemporary Scotland and introduces you to some specific areas of Scots law including the law relating to employment and to children. It considers the role of both the Scottish Parliament and Courts in law making. The course will be of particular interest to anyone who wants an overview of how the legal system in Scotland operates and will provide an excellent beginning to students who want to understand how modern Scotland works.

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