Online Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills
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
There are four scheduled online diploma groups for 2025-2026. Group A and B classes take place on Saturdays, Group C classes take place on Wednesdays and Group D classes take place on Thursdays. There are a limited number of places in each group, so it is advisable that you complete the registration requirements to secure your place in your preferred group as early as possible. When completing the registration form, please select your preferred group from the dropdown list of BLC Centres.
The specific timetables for each centre can be accessed on our course calendar:
Group A Timetable (Saturday Classes: 10.00-14.00 CET)
Group B Timetable (Saturday Classes: 10.00-14.00 CET)
Group C Timetable (not running in 2025-26) (Wednesday Classes: 16.00-20.00 CET)
Group D Timetable (Thursday Classes: 16.00-20.00 CET)
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
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
Applications:
Click on the “Apply” button opposite to submit your application (choosing the option 'ONLINE' when asked to indicate which centre you are applying for).
We will contact you with further details of the course dates, as we will need to gauge the level of interest in a purely online version of the diploma course first.
Useful Information
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Core English law taught by UK legal practitioners and academics
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Over 100 hours of pre-recorded lectures to watch (self-study)
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4-hour (small-group) monthly classes for 8 months (32 hours in total)
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Additional legal skills training (minimum 10 hours in total)
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Specially-prepared written materials and legal skills exercises
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Optional voluntary activities (e.g. simulated trials, moots etc.)
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Contact to BLC teachers available outside class times
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.