English Legal System 2 – Brief History of the English Legal System

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we introduce the English Legal System (ELS), tracing its evolution and explaining its fundamental structures — crucial background for all areas of English law.🎯 You’ll learn:What “law” means in the context of England and WalesThe difference between the English Legal System, Scottish Law, and Northern Irish LawDistinction between statute law (legislation) and case law (common law and precedent)The separation between criminal law and civil lawPublic law vs private law explainedSubstantive law vs procedural law distinctions📘 This foundational knowledge is essential for navigating all other legal subjects, from contract to criminal law, and forms the core of the SQE1 syllabus.📲 Access the full CELE SQE curriculum and interactive learning resources at celetraining.com