University of Gdańsk 2021-2022 Diploma
The 1-year Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills provides participants with 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
- 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
Click here to view the teaching timetable
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: s.terrett@britishlawcentre.co.uk
Tel: (+48) 609 070 921
Local University contact: Dr Olga Śniadach
Email: cpeoh@prawo.univ.gda.pl
Tel: (+48) 58 523 29 26
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€ | 599€ |
| Non-student | 725€ | 799€ |
*Anyone registered as a full-time student at any Higher Education institution within the EU (inc. Ph.D students or anyone officially registered on ORA/OIRP aplikacja courses)
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.
Course Overview
A combination of in-class and online teaching sessions (each lasting 4 hours)
Ongoing contact possibilities with BLC staff outside class times
Substantive law and legal skills training delivered by UK legal practitioners and academics
Access to a depository of recorded lectures, custom-designed teaching materials and skills workshops
Optional voluntary activities, including simulated trials, moots, legal debates etc.
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.