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 2026-2027. Group A and B classes take place on Saturdays, Group C classes take place on Wednesdays and Group D classes take place on Thursdays.

Group A - Saturday Classes: 10.00-14.00 CET

Group B - Saturday Classes: 10.00-14.00 CET

Group C - Wednesday Classes: 16.00-20.00 CET

Group D - Thursday Classes: 16.00-20.00 CET

There are a limited number of places in each group, so it is advisable that you complete the registration requirements as early as possible to secure your place in your preferred group. When completing the registration form, please select your preferred group from the dropdown list of BLC Centres. 

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 specific timetables for each of the groups are displayed in the section below.

Note: to add the calendar for your preferred group to your own calendar app, just click the heading above the relevant timetable displayed below.

British Law Centre contact: Dr Steve Terrett

Email: s.terrett@britishlawcentre.co.uk

 

 

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

  • 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

Group A Timetable

Group B Timetable

Group C Timetable

Group D Timetable