Introduction to the Legal System

It includes the characteristics and components of our legal system, as well as the principles relating to specific areas of law such as the law of contract, tort, consumer law, property and agency.  

This understanding will enable you to apply principles of law to a given set of facts, and so resolve the legal aspects of business problems.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

What you will learn

When you successfully complete this online course you will be able to:

• Discuss key features of the New Zealand legal system. 
• Apply the basic principles of tort law including the tort of negligence.
• Apply the basic principles of the law of contract. 
• Apply the basic principles of consumer law. 
• Apply basic legal principles to common commercial transactions.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is:

• 100% internally assessed.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

• choose the qualification you will study the course under
• check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.