31: Introduction to the Common Law (Monologue)

Today’s episode is about the common law. The episode includes: *The origins of common law *Comparing common law to civil law *Learning about the way case law is reported *Discussing some key legal English vocabulary. In the next episode we will be looking at how the doctrine of precedent operates, so if you have any questions about precedent, send them to info@ and I will try to answer them. Curious about what a transcript and law report look like? Check out these examples: Transcript: Official law report: LEGAL ENGLISH CLASSES: Get $10 USD in italki credits to study languages online with your first lesson purchase: *(affiliate link). PODCAST MEMBERS: For more legal English practice head over to: Sign up for membership and access online learning materials to help you become fluent in Legal English: SUPPORT: Love the Podcast? Help keep it free by supporting me: SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Follow on YouTube: Follow on Instagram: @legalenglisher LinkedIn: PODCAST: iTunes: Spotify: