Courses in Legal Studies

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our Business and English Language College in Bournemouth, UK, offers international students a variety of courses in Legal Studies. BBSI delivers its Legal Studies courses in different formats to suit the personal requirements of its clients and also their specific training objectives. We offer flexible 12-week, Certificate; 24-week,Higher-Certificate; and 36-week, Diploma, study options. There are 3 categories of study programme:

Specialised Courses: Certificate (4-12 weeks), Higher-Certificate (24 weeks), or Diploma (36 weeks)
University Foundation Courses: Higher-Certificate (24 weeks), or Diploma (36 weeks)
Pre-Masters Courses: Certificate (12 weeks), Higher-Certificate (24 weeks), or Diploma (36 weeks)

Specialised Courses.  The BBSI specialised study options in Legal Studies are designed for those who wish to return home with enhanced English-language skills and professional skills and knowledge.  Our specialised courses are carefully designed to enable students at an Upper-Intermediate level in English or above to improve their English in the context of international law, the legal profession and their related fields.  Depending on individual requirements and the student's current level in English, the course is available in 4-12-week, Certificate; 24-week, Higher-Certificate; or 36-week, Diploma, study options.  Each course comprises 30 lessons weekly, and all students who successfully complete the course will gain a BBSI award. Moreover, those students who successfully complete the Higher-Certificate or Diploma study options will gain a BBSI award and an additional NCFE award.  Additionally, students can prepare for and acquire up to 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL examinations selected from the First Certificate in English (FCE), the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or the Business English Certificate (BEC); whilst also preparing for the International Legal English Certificate (ILEC), a professional legal English qualification.  BBSI is an accredited ILEC Examination Centre.

University Foundation Courses.  Our University Foundation courses in Legal Studies are designed for those seeking to study a first degree at a UK university.  Our foundation courses are carefully designed to enable students at an Upper-Intermediate level in English or above to improve their English in the context of international law, the legal profession and their related fields, prepare for undergraduate entry to university and also gain worthwhile business and law qualifications.  Depending on the student's academic background and current level in English, the course is available in 24-week, Higher-Certificate; or 36-week, Diploma, study options.  Depending on the study option selected, awards include either a BBSI Higher-Certificate or Diploma qualification, plus an NCFE Certificate.  Additionally, students can prepare for and acquire up to 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications selected from the First Certificate in English (FCE), the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or the Business English Certificate (BEC); whilst also preparing for the International Legal English Certificate (ILEC), a professional legal English qualification.  The course syllabus includes extensive IELTS Examination Preparation and Academic Study Skills.  BBSI provides students with a comprehensive UK university placement service, and if the required grades are achieved, students are assured of entry to a UK university.

Pre-Masters Courses.  Our Pre-Masters courses in Legal Studies are designed for international students at an Upper-Intermediate level in English or above, with either a first degree or equivalent, or a higher diploma and relevant work experience, who are seeking to improve their English in the context of international law, the legal profession and their related fields, and to enhance their career prospects by undertaking a postgraduate degree course in business or law.  The aim is to gain academic English, law and business qualifications awarded by BBSI and the NCFE national awarding body.  Depending on the student's academic background and current level in English, the course is available in 12-week, Certificate; 24-week, Higher-Certificate; or 36-week, Diploma, study options.  Depending on the study option selected, students will have the opportunity to prepare for and acquire up to 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications selected from the First Certificate in English (FCE), the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or the Business English Certificate (BEC); whilst also preparing for the International Legal English Certificate (ILEC), a professional legal English qualification. The course syllabus includes extensive preparation for the IELTS Examination and Advanced Study Skills.  BBSI provides students with a comprehensive UK university placement service, and if the required grades are achieved, students are assured of entry to a UK university.

BBSI training methods are functional and practical, and a wide range of effective teaching methods is utilised to suit different types of learner. Our interactive techniques stimulate interest, inspire motivation, increase the efficiency of the learning process and achieve the highest possible levels of retention. All course options are conducted around a busy social and activity programme.