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The 8-Week Course

This is an example of how our course is currently structured. The final breakdown may adjust slightly as the course is refined, but here’s what you can expect:

  • Week 1: Introduction to Legal Environments

    • Understanding firm structures

    • Navigating case management systems

    • Professional conduct and workplace expectations

  • Week 2: Case Opening & File Management

    • Opening mock cases

    • File creation and organization

    • Client intake and compliance

  • Week 3: Legal Correspondence & Communication

    • Email and phone protocols

    • Writing professional legal emails

    • Mock client calls and feedback

  • Week 4: Document Processing & Workflow

    • Drafting and reviewing legal documents

    • File naming and version control

    • Court forms and bundles

  • Week 5: Case Progression

    • Managing timelines and deadlines

    • Collaborating with mock clients and colleagues

    • Using legal task tracking tools

  • Week 6: Admin, Billing & Compliance

    • Time recording and billing systems

    • GDPR and confidentiality protocols

    • Compliance checklists

  • Week 7: Real-World Simulations

    • Managing an entire case independently

    • Responding to unexpected legal challenges

    • Team-based scenarios

  • Week 8: Exam Preparation & Final Assessment

    • Revision sessions

    • Practice case walkthroughs

    • Mock assessments

Daily Course Structure

We structure every day to simulate the rhythm of real legal work — with the support and feedback you need to build confidence and skill.​

  • 9:30am – Core Lesson Block
    Live lessons, demos, and interactive case walkthroughs.

  • 10:00am – Morning Recap & Preview

       Review the previous day’s lessons and preview today’s focus.

  • 12:00pm – Q&A / Group Discussion
    Bring your questions, challenges, and ideas to the table.

  • 1:00pm – Lunch Break

       Work on your assigned mock cases and daily legal tasks.

  • 1:45pm – Independent Practice / Projects
    Work on your assigned mock cases and daily legal tasks.

  • 3:30pm – End-of-Day Quiz
    Short assessments to reinforce learning and highlight gaps.

  • Weekly Guest Speaker
    Hear from working solicitors, caseworkers, or paralegals every Friday — real insights, real stories.

Final Assessment Breakdown

To complete the program, you’ll undergo a final assessment to validate your skills and readiness for the workplace:

  • 75% Written Exam
    Test your knowledge of legal processes, case handling, communication, and systems.

  • 20% Real-World Scenarios & Oral Exam
    Demonstrate your ability to manage live simulations and communicate like a professional.

  • 5% Attendance
    Professionalism starts with showing up. Attendance is factored into your final mark.

Upon successful completion, we’ll forward your results and CV to our partner firms who are actively seeking qualified talent.

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Contact

81 Yale Court, Honeybourne Road, London NW6 1JH

General Inquiries:
ben@mylawskills.com

Student Enquiries:
dan@mylawskills.com

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