Masaryk University of Brno 2021-2022 Diploma

The 1-year Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills teaches you a wide range of English substantive law and core legal skills. The core substantive law elements of the course include:

  • English legal system
  • Contract law
  • Tort law
  • Trusts

The core practical legal skills taught on the course include:

  • Interviewing and advising clients
  • Case analysis and trial strategies
  • Oral and written advocacy
  • Negotiation and contract drafting
  • Preparing CVs and interview skills

Whatever stage of your career you are at, and whatever career plans you have, the Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills will help to make those plans a reality

British Law Centre contact: Dr Steve Terrett

Email: [email protected]

Tel:  (+48) 609 070 921

 

Local University contact:  Věra Redrupová

Email: [email protected]          

 

 

Fees:

Student/Non-student Early-Bird fee (applies if fees paid by 30th June) Standard fee (applies if fees paid after 30th June)
Full-time student* 525€ 575€
Non-student 725€ 799€

 A local fee is also payable to the host University, details of which will be provided to participants directly.

 *Anyone registered as a full-time student at any Higher Education institution within the EU (inc. Ph.D students)

It is possible to split fee payments into two equal instalments:

  • Instalment 1 – to be paid by 1st October 2021
  • Instalment 2 – to be paid by no later than 1st February 2022

NB. Anyone wishing to benefit from the reduced “early-bird fee” must pay at least 50% by 1 July 2021.

For full details of our payment policy, please see the Diploma regulations here.

Applications:

Click on the “Apply” button opposite to submit your application. We will contact you with further details of the course dates and to register you for the online teaching materials.

Useful Information

  • Core English law taught by UK legal practitioners and academics

  • Over 100 hours of pre-recorded lectures to watch (self-study)

  • 4-hour (small-group) monthly classes for 8 months (32 hours in total)

  • Additional legal skills training (minimum 10 hours in total)

  • Specially-prepared written materials and legal skills exercises

  • Optional voluntary activities (e.g. simulated trials, moots etc.)

  • Contact to BLC teachers available outside class times

  • Calendar below shows dates for 8 x 4hr small-group classes 👇 

Substantive Law

Study the most important areas of English law, with particular focus on commercially relevant issues. Familiarise yourself with the most common choice of governing law in international contracts.

Legal Skills

We help you develop a wide-ranging skills portfolio and monitor your progress on an ongoing basis. The skills and experience you acquire will help you stay ahead of the pack in the race for employment.

Career

Learning English law and developing your skills portfolio is about making you more employable. Our entire focus is on helping you achieve your dream career, wherever and whatever it may be.