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 civil procedure in England and Wales while developing the Legal English skills needed to discuss civil claims confidently.
Learn the key differences between civil and criminal proceedings
Learn key vocabulary, collocations, and prepositional phrases related to civil procedure
Understand the steps parties should take before commencing civil proceedings
Understand the civil appeals process and the possible outcomes of an appeal
Learn how a civil claim is started and how the defendant can respond
Explore the pre-trial process, including statements of case, disclosure, evidence, and case management
Learn what happens during a civil trial and how the court reaches its decision
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 improve their Legal English learning about civil procedure in England and Wales – from the steps taken before proceedings begin through to trial and appeal:
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 9-12 hours of self-paced study. You can follow these study modes…
The Steady Pace (Recommended):
6 weeks – complete one module per week, studying for approximately 1.5–2 hours each week. Perfect for busy professionals or students balancing full-time workloads.
The Accelerated Pace:
3 weeks – complete two modules per week, studying for approximately 3–4 hours each 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
Gain the precise Legal English vocabulary and knowledge needed to discuss civil proceedings confidently, communicate with international clients and colleagues, and stand out in the global legal market.
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.