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      University of Cambridge

      Law and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Life Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Healthcare Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Civil Law, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Citizenship and the Rule of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, Case Law, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Personalization, Law Practice Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Productivity Software, Legal Support, Brainstorming, Travel Arrangements, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Copyright Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Legal Strategy, Lawsuits, Musical Composition, Legal Research, Commercial Laws

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Law You Can Use

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Proceedings, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Business Ethics, Disabilities, Mediation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and Data Protection

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      811 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Rédaction de contrats

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Contract Review, Commercial Laws, Coordinating, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Legal Writing, Mediation, Civil Law, Liquidation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      856 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Privacy Law and HIPAA

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Literacy, English Language, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Shell Script, File Systems, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Legal Proceedings, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular common law courses

    • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge
    • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
    • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
    • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
    • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Rédaction de contrats: University of Geneva
    • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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