Comenius University Bratislava

Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills

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

  • English legal system
  • Contract law
  • Tort law
  • Equity and the law of 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

The timetable is available on Google Calendar here, which you can then add to your personal calendar if you wish. The calendar only shows the dates for the 8x4hr small-group classes (32 hours in total), which start in Oct/Nov. The options for attending additional legal skills workshops will be sent to registered students in October. 

British Law Centre contact: Dr Steve Terrett

Email: s.terrett@britishlawcentre.co.uk

 

 

Local University contact:  Michaela Krescankova

Email: blc@flaw.uniba.sk           

 

 

Fees:

When registering on the Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills, there are a range of possibilities made available for paying your fees. To learn more about what fees are applicable to your situation and the range of payment plans available, please visit our fee information page: 2026-27 Fees (Overview) - British Law Centre

 

Comenius University local fee 

In addition, there is a local fee charged by the Faculty of Law - Comenius University. 

Local University Fee amount for studies in 2026-2027: €150

 

 

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.

Course Overview

  • 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 👇 
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