FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who Would Benefit from Your Courses?
Our Fundamentals of Civil Litigation course is aimed at individuals involved in civil litigation in the County Court and High Court. While we do not cover specific areas of substantive law, the course follows the general process of civil claims. All claims in these courts are governed by the Civil Procedure Rules, which provide the framework for all cases.
For example, claims involving contracts, banking, consumer rights, property, personal injury, fraud, and similar matters are all heard in the County or High Court. There are also specialist areas with specific rules, such as insolvency and company cases. However, even these cases are subject to the general Civil Procedure Rules to some extent. Our course is broadly applicable to most civil cases, though we do not spend much time on rules and procedures specific to specialist jurisdictions.
Our Fundamentals of Courtroom Advocacy course focuses on civil hearings, but the principles and skills involved apply to all courtroom and tribunal settings. The course covers key elements of advocacy, including case preparation, opening and closing submissions, evidence in chief, and cross-examination. These skills are transferable to family, criminal, and tribunal hearings.
Our courses will also be of interest to those who simply want to gain a better understanding of civil procedure and advocacy — whether for work, study, or general interest.
Who Can Attend Your Question and Answer Sessions?
Our Q&A sessions are specifically designed for individuals who have completed the Fundamentals of Civil Litigation course.
Do You Run Family Law Courses?
Not at the moment. However, we are currently developing family law courses, which we expect to be available later in 2025.
What Platform Do You Use for Your Video Courses?
We use Microsoft Teams for our courses. No special hardware or software is required to participate.
Can You Advise Me About Specific Legal Problems?
We’re afraid not. Our courses are purely for educational purposes. While our trainers can discuss court procedure and tactics in general terms, they cannot provide advice on specific legal issues.
How Long Do the Courses Run For?
Full-Day Courses: From 9:00 AM to approximately 5:45 PM with a 30–45-minute lunch break.
Question and Answer Sessions: 90 minutes.
Is Any Prior Knowledge Required to Attend Your Courses?
No. Our courses are designed for everyone, and no prior legal knowledge is required.
What Happens if I Book and Pay for a Course but Can’t Attend?
We understand that plans change from time to time. If you notify us at least 14 days before the course date, we can offer a refund of 50% of the course fee. Alternatively, we can transfer your booking to another course — but we allow only one transfer per booking.
If you give us less than 14 days’ notice, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may still transfer your booking to another course, subject to availability.
Your statutory right to cancel is not affected.
Can More Than One Person Attend or Watch the Course From a Single Link?
No. While we cannot control who views your computer screen, only one person per booking is allowed to participate in discussions and interactive elements of the course.