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Try a law degree before you apply
Join Professor Thom Brooks from Durham University in this free, on-demand Subject Taster Experience,
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Can you imagine a world without law? Is it obvious what constitutes a crime? Law is a system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behaviour. Law is fundamental in society. Law is the “art of justice.”
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What are Subject Taster Experiences?
Try a university degree before you apply
Subject Taster Experience provide an engaging platform for students to explore different universities and courses remotely.
Delivered by university lecturers
Students complete university-level assignments, gaining practical insights and experience with real academic tasks.
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Upon completing a Subject Taster Experience, students will receive a certificate that strengthens personal statements and university applications.
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What do our students think?
This episode has given insight into how the public laws have, affected many of our civilians but also how such a drastic change in our lives due to COVID has brought the institutions to heavily make an impact on our human rights.
Sahithiyaa
A very good subject taster experience, nicely set out and important topic for the current day.
Atlas
I was able to understand several different aspects to COVID that I never specifically realised was important.
David
Amazing! A lot of fun, intriguing and engaging.
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About Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. Consistently in the World Top 100 universities, Durham offers over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across 17 colleges in a distinctive collegiate system.
Over 130 countries are represented in Durham's staff and student bodies, creating a diverse social and academic community, and Durham is very highly ranked for employer reputation too. Durham is a fantastic choice for a dedicated student!
Meet the academic
Professor Thom Brooks
Thom Brooks is an award-winning author, columnist, policy advisor and public speaker. He is Professor of Law and Government at Durham Law School where he was the inaugural and longest serving Dean 2016-21, as well as an Associate Member of Durham University's Philosophy Department and School of Government & International Affairs.
Brooks appears frequently on television, radio and in print media as a highly sought after commentator and expert. His general research interests are in ethics, law and public policy.
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Remarkable and relatable academics
Learn from some of the UK’s finest and most decorated academics as they give you a genuine, insightful and engaging experience of studying their courses at their universities.
Interactive quizzes and activities
Have a go at fascinating interactive quizzes and activities, then get meaningful and intuitive feedback from the academics to see how you’ve done.
Certificate of completion
You’ll receive a certificate of completion to evidence your learning - why not add this to your CV and university applications to show your dedication to your future pathway!