Introduction
The BLC course provides a one/ two year programme in which students are taught a number of the core subjects of the general English law degree – English legal system, criminal, contract, tort, and trusts before moving on in their second year to European Union law, International Trade, International Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Banking, and Company Law. Variations of this course are available in different centres.
Emphasis is placed on developing a practical approach to resolving legal disputes and assisting students in acquiring various practical skills, such as:
- critical analysis
- practical application of the law to factual circumstances
- presentation and advocacy
- drafting and legal writing
Students are generally required to undertake 4 modules (one year programme) or 8/9 modules (two year programme) and the course continues to emphasise the need for written analysis and essay skills, so students are required to complete a written assignment for each module taken.
Students are registered on a dedicated web site for the diploma programme http://www.britishlawcentre.co.uk/, providing course information, centre timetables and essential course materials.
Deadline for applications: 20 September 2013
Application and additional materials
Events
Lecture by Sir Konrad Schiemann and Graduation Ceremony 2011
Feedback from former participants
„The Introduction to English and European Law course was an excellent opportunity to practise the English legal terminology and for me, especially the part on international trade law and intellectual property law was very useful. It was also a contributing reason why I've decided to study at the University of Cambridge.“
Pavel, University of Cambridge Graduate
„BLC course is an amazing experience, which broadens not only your knowledge but also your understanding of other legal systems (UK, EU). This proves later to be a huge advantage when trying to understand your own. Therefore, I strongly recommend it to any student or any practising lawyer.“
Alexandra, CEU Graduate
„The Cambridge Diploma provides any Slovak lawyer with a well structured, clear and to-the-point excursion into the fundamental aspects of English and EU law. It is very suitable for anyone who desires to get acquainted with this useful knowledge. I truly recommend it.“
Andrej, Harvard University Graduate
