Program
Join Our Legal English Community. Communicate clearly and professionally—whether you’re in court, at the office, advising English-speaking clients, or preparing for your LLM.
Join our Community
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Lawyers who work with English-speaking clients
Professionals in the Legal Field
Law Students
LLM & International Applicants
Your $25/month membership includes:
- A complete self-paced course covering all levels: Beginner (A1–A2), Intermediate (B1–B2), Advanced (B2–C1), and TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills)
- A private forum to ask questions, connect with others, and get personalized support
- Live webinars from Monday to Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (Costa Rica time) — more than 5 sessions every week
Want to go even deeper? As an exclusive add-on, you can join small-group live classes (max. 5 students) focused on conversation and practice. These small-group classes are flexible — get a 10-class package for just $50 and join whenever it fits your schedule.
Live Classes ($50 for package of 10 classes)
Small groups (avg 5 students)
Flexible schedules Monday to Thursday
Practical, conversational teaching fully focused on real legal contexts
Self-Study Course (Online)
3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) & TOLES Preparation
Hours of self-study lessons that include videos, PDFs with exercises, legal vocabulary, and grammar.
Learn at your own pace with professional content
Community and Webinars
Private forum for questions, sharing experiences, and practice
5+ weekly webinars covering key topics
Join a Global Legal Community
WHO IS YOUR TEACHER?
Led by Ted Gudeman, a native English speaker, attorney, notary, and certified ESL teacher with over 8 years of experience in the legal field and teaching English since 2012.
Ted is the founder of Across Borders Legal and Rights Across Borders (RAB), and has worked extensively with Costa Rica’s Immigration Office, the UNHCR, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, and other international organizations.
Combining his legal expertise and background in teaching English, Ted uniquely bridges the gap between law and language training, making this community ideal for law students, practicing lawyers, LLM applicants, and legal professionals who need to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with English-speaking clients.
Beginner
Levels A1 to A2
- Module 1: Professional introductions and social language
- Module 2: Basics of International Law
- Module 3: First client contact
- Module 4: Legal systems and law offices
- Module 5: Contracts and obligations
- Module 6: Personal and family law
- Module 7: Employment law
- Module 8: Everyday legal communication
Intermediate
Levels B1 to B2
- Module 1: Professional legal communication
- Module 2: International law in practice
- Module 3: Court procedures
- Module 4: Legal practice areas
- Module 5: Employment and labor law
- Module 6: Latin American legal systems
- Module 7: Legal documents in English
- Module 8: Simulated practice
Advanced
Levels B2 to C1
- Module 1: Mastering legal communication
- Module 2: International and comparative law
- Module 3: Litigation and legal strategy
- Module 4: Specialized areas: immigration, real estate, family, corporate
- Module 5: Legal careers and global practice
- Module 6: Negotiation and legal mediation
- Module 7: Advanced legal scenarios
- Module 8: Case simulations and role plays
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How to Join Our Skool Community
Joining our Legal English community on Skool is easy and straightforward:
1. Sign Up
Create your free account on Skool using the registration link below. This gives you access to our learning community platform.
2. Enroll in a Plan
Once you’re inside Skool, choose your monthly or annual plan to unlock full access to our courses, webinars, forum and resources.
3. Access Courses & Classes
After enrolling, you’ll be able to view all live webinars, self-paced courses, and our interactive forum—all in one place.