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 the courts and tribunals of the UK and specifically England and Wales.
Learn key vocabulary, collocations, and prepositional phrases related to courts, tribunals and the judiciary.
Learn about the history and development of the judiciary, including the development of judges, magistrates, the common law, the King’s Bench and judicial independence.
Learn how the court system of England and Wales is structured, including lower and senior courts, criminal and civil courts, and trial and appellate courts.
Learn about tribunals and their place within the legal system.
Learn about the Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Family Court and their roles within the court system.
Learn about the Crown Court, High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales.
Learn about the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, including its geographical jurisdiction, the types of cases it hears and its history.
Practise your legal English skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course repeatedly includes dedicated listening, speaking and writing practice.
Who is this course for?
Practising lawyers, legal professionals, and law students who want to develop their understanding of the court and tribunal system of England and Wales while learning the Legal English vocabulary needed to talk about courts, judges, jurisdiction and legal proceedings:
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 knowledge needed to communicate confidently with international clients 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.