Conclusion

In this course you have been introduced to the role of law in society and the idea of rights and responsibilities, together with the concepts of mental and legal capacity. You have also considered different styles of reading that are useful when studying.

We hope that you have enjoyed your study of Starting with law. Laws reflect the society that creates them, thereby aiding further social development and growth.

Laws can be contentious, misreported and misinterpreted, but they do enable us to assert our rights and provide a framework for our responsibilities.

We also hope that you have found the learning skills covered in this course to be helpful and that you have taken the opportunity to practise and polish your own skills. These skills and others are essential for successful study and will assist you in gaining the most from the study of any academic subject as well as being transferable to the workplace and everyday life.