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This is your opportunity to learn legal English fast, build your practice and grow professionally as a lawyer with help and guidance from practicing English lawyers.
DetailsOnline Legal English Courses
British Legal Centre offers a selection of Legal English Online courses: Contract law, Land and Mortgage, Plead law, Company and Corporate law English and many more
DetailsEnglish for Lawyers
Our accredited Centre offers great opportunity to build a successful career for practicing lawyers and students. Find Legal English courses in a wide range of legal spheres.
DetailsAnglo/US Banking Law and Lending Procedures
The workshop improves the ability, skill and understanding of how to negotiate effectively and successfully in English with international lawyers from different jurisdictions.
DetailsArticles
Advance you career fast using our Legal English Online Learning Resources. Discover how fast you can learn Legal English terms with correct pronunciation right now.
DetailsHow Legal English courses work
Join online legal English lessons with practicing British barristers. Legal English courses are held in the form of Online conferences in a 4-8 people group with a teacher.
DetailsDrafting Legal Documents
The British Legal Centre provides a full range of support services for Law Companies to assist them in carrying any legal work requiring a knowledge of British or Western Commercial Law or requiring the use of Legal English.
DetailsIndividual tailor made courses
If you need specialist legal English we will be delighted to design and construct a tailor made course for you. It wil be delivered at the speed and level you need.
DetailsWebinars
All our courses can be attended either through video conferencing or through training webinars. We record all the webinars for the students to watch again whenever they choose.
DetailsLegal English Courses
Learning Legal English with our expert panel of Lawyers and Teachers leaves you safe in the knowledge that you are learning from the best.
DetailsLegal English Online
Learning legal English online is available to anyone, from anywhere in the world. Law professionals and students can set solid foundation for successful career with BLC,an accredited online legal English school.
DetailsWhat is Legal English
International Legal English is the language used by lawyers to conduct legal matters internationally. It is especially relevant to written legal documents and vocabulary.
Detailsإن دراسة اللغة الانجليزية
إن دراسة اللغة الانجليزية القانونية للمحاميين أونلاين (عبر شبكة الانترنت) وسيلة تعليم سهلة ومريحة وفعالة ليمكنك إتقان المصتلحات الأساسية الخاصة باللغة الإنجليزية القانونية للمحامين، فبفضل تنفيذ ممارسات متخصصة سيتمكن المحاميون بدراسة اللغة الانجليزية القانونية للمحاميين بالمعدل الزمني المرغوب في جو مريح.
DetailsMission statement
Our mission is to provide educational support from practicing British lawyers and qualified teachers to international lawyers and law students from around the World wishing to study English language and English law as part of their professional development.
DetailsServices
BLC, an accredited online legal English school offers: legal English, English testing, access to an international Legal Network, Drafting Legal documents and more.
DetailsDistance Online Learning British Centre
BLC, an accredited online distance learning school for international law professionals and students offers great opportunities to learn legal English fast - without leaving your home or office.
DetailsLive training seminars schedule 2025
When, where, what - our upcoming seminar listings - where you can gain experience in practical legal English as well as building your lawyer career.
DetailsBusiness Reasons for using Distance Learning
Discover the key advantages of distance learning and online conferencing systems. Our distance learning programmes can be specifically tailored to the needs of each employer.
DetailsLegal English Terms
BLC offers online Legal English courses with practicing English native law professionals. Our teachers will teach you legal English vocabulary, terms and their correct pronunciation.
DetailsLegal English Dictionary
Find out how to understand and use legal terms and use legal English dictionary. Get best use of this opportunity and learn legal English vocabulary and terms fast.
DetailsLegal English Online
Legal English is taught specifically by experienced English lawyers and helps you become fluent in legal vocabulary and terms.
DetailsLegal Networks
Our practicing law specialists have extensive knowledge in British and Western Commercial Law generally, most especially when clear and nuanced Legal English is required.
DetailsOur Residential Spring, Summer and Autumn Schools
You’ll learn and network with leading British barristers and like-minded students from around the world. Discover the additional advantages to be gained from BLC’s Schools.
DetailsFAQ
Legal English Online Courses is fast and simple way of improving your language and professional skills. Find answers on online legal English courses in FAQ section.
DetailsManual - How to access Online Legal English Lessons
Accessing the Online Legal English Lessons is 3 simple steps: Choose the course, log into your profile, click the link and Join the lesson.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 1
Here you will find a great deal of information about building successful law career. It’s not a theory, but valid practical advices from experienced and successful lawyers.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 2
Learn Legal English and make progress in building successful law career. Here we advise on how to grow your professional client base - socializing, attending events and meeting people.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 3
The ability to speak in public with correct pronunciation and proper use of body language will help you explain your case and persuade your audience. Learn to speak in public.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law career - Part 5
Learn Legal English fast and get advice from practical English lawyers on how to go through interview process, dealing with difficult questions. Build your successful law career.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 7
You’re probably going to be practicing law for 30 or 40 years so it’s important to start off strongly in the right direction in a field of law in which you can succeed.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 8
Show your passion for the firm through sincerity, by demonstrating a knowledge of the firm. An application full of empty statements and declarations of ‘loving what your firm does’ will not fool the HR Department – show them that you understand what they do and want to do AND THEN tell them why you want to be a part of that.
DetailsUsing warranties, representations, covenants, indemnities and guarantees in contracts
You cannot draft a contract without understanding the legal differences and effects between these different types of clauses and so we will start with an explanation of what each one is, and its legal effect.
DetailsEnglish law
Discover how culture influenced English law and resulted in the English legal system which is now the basis on which a number of Countries developed their laws.
DetailsResidential Summer Schools 2021
The courses combine intensive study with practical workshops to train lawyers in both legal English and the professional legal skills they will need in their future careers.
DetailsOpportunities with British Legal Centreе
We offer various opportunities to improve your Legal English and professional skills: online courses with British barristers, Summer schools and individual courses. Start with a simple test.
DetailsCapital markets and international financing
This training will equip you with a practical overview of Capital markets and international financing including the rationale for debt financing, the types of borrowers and the types of instruments available in debt capital markets.
DetailsContract Drafting and Legal Writing
The workshop for practicing lawyers and law students enables to improve knowledge of Contract law and learn the skills of writing concise contracts and legal texts.
DetailsCorporate Governance - Directors' and Officers' Fudiciary Duties
Participants will gain an understanding of both the principles and the essential rules and requirements of the different legislation now in place, to develop and impose effective, compliant anti-corruption over-sight systems.
DetailsFidic Construction Contracts
Participate in the international oil and gas law conference. Benefit your career development and make use of your legal English skills by attending the conference.
DetailsLegal writing workshop
The training improves students' skills of writing legal English and general correspondence to enable them to write clear, concise contracts and letters.
DetailsLegal Due Diligence
The Legal Due Diligence workshop is a one day workshop for practicing lawyers and law students dealing with all aspects of legal due diligence arising in mergers and Acquisitions.
DetailsPublic Speaking for Lawyers
This training is an intensive course designed to deal with every aspect of speaking in public, from preparation, through to confident interesting and persuasive delivery and includes what to do after the presentation to remind the audience of your message.
DetailsUS and UK Contract Law
The US and UK Contract Law seminar is a one day training seminar for practicing lawyers and law students.
DetailsBusiness English Courses
We deliver tailored and comprehensive training which focuses not only on your company’s objectives but also on the individual trainee’s language needs.
DetailsThe distance learning experience
Distance learning reverses the dynamics of learning for you to master legal English fast directly from your computer using latest technology and tele-conference meetings.
DetailsBahasa Inggris untuk Pengacaras
British Legal Centre menawarkan berbagai kesempatan untuk para professional lawyers dan mahasiswa hukum untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang “Legal English and English Law” dengan pengajar praktisi Bristish Barristers dan lawyer linguists.
DetailsLegal English for Free
It’s a fast, flexible and affordable way for legal professionals to learn legal English free with out online video lessons.
DetailsSitemap
Find a full list of website sections and resources. Choose your Legal English Courses and start improving your knowledge today.
DetailsSeminar Speakers
Our seminar speakers are well known in their practice areas. They are experienced not only in specialist legal subjects but in teaching legal disciplines as well.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 9
Building a successful Law career: How to move your career into top gear – Winning quick promotions There are some things you can be doing that will position you for promotion, but many people don’t think of them.
DetailsBuilding a successful Law Career - Part 10
In the 21st-century, with the de-facto use of English as the language of international business, legal English has become even more important in the international legal sphere. It is the common legal language, which all non-native English speaking lawyers use in their international transactions. This leads to the simple rule that, if you want to practice international law you must be able to use legal English effectively.
DetailsFree General Legal English Course – our response to Coronavirus Covid-19
As a Legal English and Legal skills training company, which works online, we decided to help all of you to use your time during the Coronavirus quarantine more effectively. Because we want you to rise during this time, become better, more competitive, emerge as international lawyers! Take part in our new General Legal English Course for free!
DetailsFree General Legal English Course – topics and links to Recordings & Presentations
As a Legal English and Legal skills training company, which works online, we decided to help all of you to use your time during the Coronavirus quarantine more effectively. Because we want you to rise during this time, become better, more competitive, emerge as international lawyers! Take part in our new General Legal English Course for free!
DetailsAI Law for Lawyers and Legal Departments
Learn how AI is reshaping the legal world – from research to contracts to compliance. This online training equips lawyers with real tools, strategies, and insights to thrive in the tech-driven legal industry.
DetailsAI in Legal Research and Due Diligence: A Game-Changer or a Double-Edged Sword?
AI is transforming legal research and due diligence – cutting research time from hours to seconds and revolutionizing risk assessment. But does this efficiency come at the cost of human expertise? Discover the pros, cons, and future of AI in law.
DetailsAI in Document Review and E-Discovery: Efficiency – but at What Cost?
Discover how AI is revolutionizing document review and e-discovery – boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and reshaping the legal industry. But at what cost? Explore the benefits, risks, and the future of AI-powered legal tech.
DetailsAI in Contract Drafting and Analysis: A Game-Changer for Lawyers?
Discover how AI is revolutionizing contract drafting and analysis – boosting speed, accuracy, and compliance. Learn how lawyers can collaborate with AI, not compete with it.
DetailsThe Importance of Legal English in International Legal Work
Mastering Legal English is no longer optional – it's your passport to international legal success. Discover why it matters and how to level up your skills.
DetailsGlobal Justice Project - Generation Justice
Empowering the next generation of legal professionals to defend justice, promote human rights, and uphold the Rule of Law worldwide. Join the movement shaping the future of global justice.
DetailsLegal Writing Course
The Legal Writing Course is an interactive 15-hour course, covering the basic legal skill of legal writing for all types of legal texts used by professionals. Dealing with being clear, concise, precise and accurate in content and vocabulary whilst being easy for the reader to understand. The course covers the use of plain English for legal texts, as well as persuasive writing techniques and writing to explain and promote legal ideas for litigation, arbitration and negotiation. CPD Certified Course – earn 15 hours of CPD on completion of the course.
DetailsContract Law Course
The 15-hour Contract Law Course presents the law of Anglo/US contracts and the vocabulary needed to work in this area of law. The topics are presented in considerable detail, in both live, and recorded, online video-conference lessons. The course includes the legal principles of contract law and deals with breaches, remedies, estoppel, part-performance, restraint of trade, guaranties, indemnities, warranties, conditions, the law of Agency, and other essential contract law doctrines. The lessons also cover the essential legal English words and phrases relating to contract law, explaining their legal meaning and use. CPD Certified Course – earn 15 hours of CPD on completion of the course.
DetailsLegal English Course
The 15-hour Legal English Course presents practical key legal English vocabulary, and terminology in considerable detail, in both live, and recorded, online video-conference lessons. The course includes the legal meaning and use of the vocabulary and phrases in correspondence, legal texts, contracts, and other formal documentation. The lessons cover the legal vocabulary of a wide range of commercial law topics and include Latin and Norman-French words and phrases, which are still used today, along with the specialised legal meaning of words which differs from their meaning in general conversational English. CPD Certified Course – earn 15 hours of CPD on completion of the course.
DetailsLegal English Vocabulary
The short free course “Legal English Vocabulary” presents a snapshot of some key legal English terminology in 10 lessons of around 10 minutes each.
DetailsArbitration Law and Practice Course
At the end of the course you will know and understand how arbitration procedure works and how to perform your role in arbitration proceedings.
DetailsOil and Gas Law and legal vocabulary
The Oil and gas Law and legal vocabulary course involves the law of 14 essential areas of Oil and gas law needed to work in this important legal area.
DetailsCompany and Corporate Law Course
The Company and Corporate Law Course is a 15-hour course, comprising 15 one-hour lessons, covering the meaning and use of the essential Legal English words and phrases needed by lawyers working in this area of the law. Both the law and its practical application are taught from the principles of Limited Liability through to company formation and how companies are governed and make decisions to their closure or merger. This includes the duties and powers of directors and managers, the rights of shareholders, and other corporate entities such as Limited Liability Partnerships. The course includes the law and best practices of a wide range of company, partnership, and limited liability partnership issues. CPD Certified Course – earn 15 hours of CPD on completion of the course.
DetailsIntellectual Property English
The course covers the essential law and key legal English terminology in brief online extracts of law, reading, listening, and speaking.
DetailsContract and Legal Document Drafting Course
The Contract and Legal Document Drafting 15-hour Course presents practical key English contract drafting techniques, law, and terminology in considerable detail, in both live, and recorded, online video-conference lessons. The course includes the drafting, use and legal effect of basic contracts, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, and assignments. The lessons cover third-party rights, guarantees, indemnities, warranties, conditions and other contractual terms, rights, remedies and enforceability. CPD Certified Course – earn 15 hours of CPD on completion of the course.
DetailsQLTS Exam Preparation Course
The QLTS Exam Preparation Course equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the UK Law Society’s transfer scheme exams as a short-cut to qualify as a UK Solicitor.
DetailsExpert Legal Writing Course – Writing to win
The Expert Legal Writing Course is an intensive course, which shows you how to write texts that will make the difference between winning and losing cases. It teaches advanced legal vocabulary, grammar and the principles of clear persuasive legal writing coupled with real world law tasks requiring professional legal writing in their answers.
DetailsAdvanced Legal English Course
The Advanced Legal English Course is the first compact and self-contained Legal English course for both Law students and professionals in the market that includes authentic, relevant practical material on a broad range of legal topics. The course comprises speaking, listening, reading, and writing for all types of legal texts and situations, from meetings to court proceedings. Its simple lesson format makes it the latest, most up-to-date, practical and effective course for understanding and using professional legal English of the highest standard.
DetailsRonan M.D.Fitzsimons Solicitor and Notary Public
Ronan M.D.Fitzsimons has been a Solicitor in the UK for over 20 years. In that time he has also qualified as a teacher of English as a foreign language and had many years experience teaching and training young lawyers in different universities in the UK. Ronan has a large amount of experience in training in Arbitration Law and Practice and Mediation Law and Practice. Ronan is Fluent in French and Spanish and also spoken Japanese and Portuguese.
DetailsNick Johnson
Nick Johnson studied law at King‘s College, London. He became a lawyer (solicitor) in 1992. Nick has been working as a lawyer for more than 20 years, advising banks, corporations and governments on M&A projects, privatization, corporate and commercial matters in the UK, Japan, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Saudi Arabia. Nick has worked across most business sectors, with a particular focus on telecommunications. Nick is an of-counsel at JŠK.
DetailsRichard Brady
Richard Brady qualified as a lawyer in 1976 and re-qualified in Banking and Insurance in 1997 following his experience of running an insurance company in the Middle East. He then spent 6 years working in the City of London as a financial adviser. Richard qualified as a teacher of English as a foreign language in 2003. For the last 18 years he has been teaching legal English, law and practical legal skills to lawyers in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Gulf and has trained the lawyers of many of the major law companies in these regions. Richard is the head of the British Legal Centre.
DetailsChris Sykes
Chris, UK Solicitor, has extensive experience of teaching Legal English and Law to lawyers who are not native-English speakers. He taught CPD course for Solicitors in Hong Kong - taught on the Universidad Internacional de Andalucia, Spain (UNIA) Masters programme and taught Lawyer summer school in Spain.
Before he became a legal English and Law teacher Chris worked at Maguires Solicitors, Manchester - November 2010 - January 2012 and, before that from November 2008 - November 2010 he was a Solicitor in the Complex Crime department of Legal 500 rated law firm.
DetailsSofia Parastatidou
Sofia conducts one-to-one and group courses in multinational and state companies and professional associations Collaborates with Training Entities In Italy (training courses in law and English for Lawyers, Accountants, Notaries) Professional Association for Accountants and Auditors of Bologna: Specialised Training Courses (taxation and accounting)
Sofia is an authorised Trainer and Examiner of Toles (Test of Legal English Skills).
DetailsChristopher Southam
Christopher is our Head of Asia for the British Legal Centre (Asia). He was a partner in a law firm in London for many years. With a keen interest in business development, Christopher developed sophisticated BD and networking skills, resulting in a rapid increase in his client base. Christopher has taught these, and many other, skills to both lawyers and managers over many years.
DetailsMarjorie Sudrow
Marjorie, graduated with Honors from St. John’s University School of Law in New York. She is a corporate law attorney, specializing in international business with a focus on technology startups. She worked at Hewlett Packard in the late 90's during the 'technology boom' negotiating complex deals with technology companies. From 2003 - 2008, she headed Stellatek Solutions an international consulting firm commuting to the Middle East and North Africa for many years working with American and European businesses expanding abroad. In 2008 she took a teaching position at ESLCA’s Paris MBA program launching ESLSCA’s first Entrepreneurship program. In 2013, she began teaching at the Frankfurt University School of Applied Sciences School of Law and Business. She currently teaches courses on International Business Law, Start-up Law, Comparative Contracts and European Integration, in both the International Business and the LLM programs at the University.
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