British Law Centre

English law is special

It is 900 years old and 35% of the world’s population live in a common law or mixed legal system

English law is relevant

English commercial law is the most common choice of governing law in international commercial contracts

The future

London is, and will continue to be, one of the world’s leading centres for dispute resolution. It has more international arbitrators than any other city in the world

Connected

BLC graduates include law firm partners, national and CJEU judges, government ministers and renowned academics. Join them!

Skills

The BLC’s legal skills portfolio is unparalleled. Put simply, we help you to become more employable.

Individualised learning

We use the most effective, practical and interactive teaching methods. We help you resolve real-life disputes and adopt a practical approach to advising clients.

BLC Diploma in English and European Law

The British Law Centres (BLC) were established in 1992 as a joint venture between the University of Cambridge, the University of Warsaw and Juris Angliae Scientia (JAS) – a dedicated charity, based at Cambridge University’s Faculty of Law, which was created to run and accredit the BLC’s diplomas. There are numerous BLCs throughout the CEE region.

We teach a 1-year Diploma on selected, core subjects of English law (including the law of contacts, tort and trusts). We also help you develop a legal skills portfolio including case management, legal writing, contract drafting, oral advocacy, debating, mooting and numerous other skills that are crucial to anyone planning a career in the law. Our teaching is conducted in a practical and interactive manner by an experienced and professional team of native English lawyers. Whether you wish to practise as a lawyer or simply improve your written and spoken English whilst developing a range of other skills, the BLC helps to make your career goals a reality.

Please explore the website to find out further details of how we teach and why your time at the BLC will be a rewarding and unforgettable experience.

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Testimonials

Working within any legal system requires both linguistic precision and deep immersion in that system’s legal culture. Young lawyers studying at the BLC have an immense advantage when dealing with English-speaking colleagues from common law systems.

– Eleanor Sharpston (Advocate-General at the CJEU)

I have lectured on the BLC course since 1992 and I look forward to many more years of doing so. Many things have changed since 1992 but some things remain unchanged – the high standards and commitment of the BLC, its staff and its students.

– Prof Richard Fentiman (University of Cambridge and JAS director)

Would I recommend the BLC? The answer is obvious – absolutely yes! The BLC provides an incomparable opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and legal skills. You should take this opportunity if you want to be a better lawyer

– Beata Jaczewska (BLC graduate. Executive Director of the International Visegrad Fund)

The British Law Centre has transformed the approach to teaching law in Central Europe and played an important part in helping to strengthen the rule of law in those countries. Students have learnt to see legal issues in a new and different way through their experience of the common law.

– Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill (Justice of the UK Supreme Court and Chairman of JAS Members)

The British Law Centre has made a magnificent contribution to legal education throughout the Central and Eastern Europe region

– Sir Konrad Schiemann (former UK judge at the CJEU)

Clifford Chance has employed numerous BLC graduates of the BLC, some of whom have already reached partner level. We recognise and greatly value the skills that BLC graduates are able to bring to the workplace.

– Nick Fletcher (Clifford Chance, Warsaw and JAS director)

I participated in the BLC’s course and it was an extremely positive and eye-opening experience. The transjurisdictional nature of today’s legal market in Europe requires the broad horizons provided to law students by the BLC.

– Mikołaj Pietrzak (Dean of the Regional Bar Association Warsaw-)

How to apply?

We are now accepting applications for the One-Year Diploma in English Law and Legal Skills at the University of Warsaw. The registration process is entirely digital and should not take longer than 5 minutes to complete. Register now and take your first step towards an entirely new learning experience!

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Substantive Law

Study the most important areas of English law, with particular focus on commercially relevant issues. Familiarise yourself with the most common choice of governing law in international contracts.

Legal Skills

We help you develop a wide-ranging skills portfolio and monitor your progress on an ongoing basis. The skills and experience you acquire will help you stay ahead of the pack in the race for employment.

Career

Learning English law and developing your skills portfolio is about making you more employable. Our entire focus is on helping you achieve your dream career, wherever and whatever it may be.