About this course
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
Intermediate
Recommended B1 level of English
Certificate
Earn a certificate at the end
What will I learn?
Enhance your knowledge of criminal procedure in England and Wales while developing the Legal English you need to discuss criminal proceedings in an international context with confidence.
Learn key vocabulary, collocations, and prepositional phrases used in criminal law and criminal proceedings.
Understand the criminal justice system and important concepts such as the burden and standard of proof.
Follow the process from investigation and the decision to charge through to trial and sentencing, learning the Legal English used at each stage.
Learn how criminal cases progress through the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court, including first appearances, allocation of either-way offences and the different stages of a criminal trial.
Explore important aspects of criminal procedure including bail, disclosure, sentencing and the layout of the criminal courts.
Practise your Legal English skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Who is this course for?
Practising lawyers, legal professionals, and law students who want to develop their Legal English and understanding of criminal procedure in England and Wales:
Legal Professionals
Practising lawyers and legal professionals who use English at work and want to communicate more confidently about legal topics.
Law Students
Law students studying law in English or preparing to study for a Law degree (LLB) or Master of Laws
(LLM).
SQE or TOLES
Students and lawyers preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or the Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES).
How long will it take?
Total Estimated Time:
The total amount of time is approximately 14-18 hours of self-paced study. You can follow these study modes…
The Steady Pace (Recommended):
9 weeks (1 module per week, studying approximately 1.5–2 hours a week). Perfect for busy professionals or students balancing full-time workloads.
The Accelerated Pace:
4–5 weeks (approximately 2 modules per week, studying 3–4 hours a week). Ideal if you want to fast-track your learning before an exam or job interview.
The Intensive Pace:
2–3 days of dedicated, full-time study.
Earn a Study Legal English verifiable certificate
Advance your career
Develop the precise Legal English you need to understand and discuss criminal proceedings confidently in an international legal environment.
Celebrate and verify your success
Let the professional world know about your new skills. Share your official certificate directly to social media, complete with a built-in QR code for instant authentication.