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    World Lawyers Academy

    by World Scholars Academy

    World Lawyers Academy is a live online law course covering major legal fields through interactive classes, discussion, continuing study exercises, and a mock trial.

    Last verified: 1 Sept 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    World Lawyers Academy

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    World Lawyers Academy at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school students

    Age range / Year group

    15-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $2,995

    Duration

    Two weeks

    Format

    Live online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Law & justice

    Language: English above CEFR C1

    Sessions / cadence: 10 x approximately 2-hour classes

    Main deliverable / output: Mock Trial Challenge

    Certificate: Course completion certificate

    Latest verified cycle: 2026

    Class size: Maximum 6 students

    World Lawyers Academy summary

    World Lawyers Academy introduces students to legal theory and major fields of law through ten live, interactive classes.

    The curriculum moves from ethics, legal history, and legal systems into criminal, commercial, constitutional, human-rights, and international law before a team mock trial.

    It suits students who want instructor-led discussion, a very small class, and a structured introduction to legal study and careers.

    What is World Lawyers Academy?

    World Lawyers Academy is a World Scholars Academy course introducing students to high-level concepts in law. Its curriculum covers legal ethics, legal history, legal systems, criminal law, law and economics, constitutions, human rights, commercial law, and international law.

    Students join live, interactive teaching led by Filipa Paes, an Oxford law lecturer and doctoral candidate. The experience concludes with a team Mock Trial Challenge and includes recordings and resources for continued study.

    Why Succeed highlights World Lawyers Academy

    • The six-student maximum creates unusually small live classes for discussion and questions.

    • Ten classes introduce a broad legal foundation rather than focusing on one narrow specialty.

    • The final Mock Trial Challenge gives students a practical way to apply legal ideas.

    • Recordings, take-home exercises, and curated resources support review after each class.

    • The listed instructor combines Oxford teaching experience with doctoral research in legal theory.

    Who is World Lawyers Academy for?

    Best for

    Students who want a structured overview of several legal fields, live academic discussion, and a small class led by an experienced law instructor.

    Not ideal if

    You prefer self-paced study or cannot attend every compulsory live class and complete the tutor's required work.

    Is World Lawyers Academy worth it?

    World Lawyers Academy can be worthwhile for students testing a serious interest in law. Its strongest features are the small live class, broad curriculum, Oxford-based instructor, recordings, and practical final challenge.

    The limitation is the concentrated commitment: the course involves roughly 20 live hours across weekdays, plus assigned work and continued study. Its value therefore depends on whether you will participate actively and use the academic materials beyond class.

    A practical overview of cost, time commitment, provider details, student outcomes and online support to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $2,995; includes Ten live interactive classes, Maximum six students per class, Recordings of all ten classes, Take-home study materials and curated resources, Official course completion certificate, Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation.

    Dates and time commitment

    Two weeks; 10 x approximately 2-hour classes.

    Provider details

    Review the World Scholars Academy provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: The main applied output is the tenth-class team Mock Trial Challenge.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    Check how online sessions are supervised, how mentor communication works, and what support route exists if the student needs help.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, session schedule, payment terms, cancellation rules, support expectations and what output or certificate is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does World Lawyers Academy need?

    Effort level

    High.

    Best started

    Begin four to six weeks before your preferred session to prepare the personal statement, complete enrollment, arrange payment, and protect the weekday class times.

    Main challenge

    Sustaining active participation across intensive live classes and the final team challenge.

    Typical preparation

    • Read introductory explanations of legal systems, criminal law, human rights, and constitutional law.

    • Draft the personal statement early enough to revise it clearly.

    • Convert the published US class times into your local time zone before committing.

    • Keep the two course weeks free for compulsory attendance and assigned work.

    Useful if

    You can discuss unfamiliar legal ideas, ask questions, and review recordings between classes.

    What do students do on World Lawyers Academy?

    Students attend live online classes, discuss major areas of law, complete tutor-assigned work, and apply their learning in a final team challenge.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Begin with legal ethics, philosophy, history, and the structure of legal systems.

    2. 2

      Study criminal law, law and economics, constitutions, and human rights.

    3. 3

      Explore commercial law and international law.

    4. 4

      Use recordings, take-home exercises, and curated resources for review.

    5. 5

      Complete the tenth-class team Mock Trial Challenge.

    World Lawyers Academy dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    July 2026 session

    20-31 July 2026

    Ten live weekday classes, approximately two hours each.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students ages 15-18

    • English proficiency above CEFR C1

    • Personal statement reviewed during application

    • Acceptance is at WSA's discretion

    • Student Information Form required before the course

    How much does World Lawyers Academy cost?

    Program fee

    $2,995 — Includes the listed live teaching and course resources.

    What's included

    Ten live interactive classes, Maximum six students per class, Recordings of all ten classes, Take-home study materials and curated resources, Official course completion certificate, Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation

    How to apply to World Lawyers Academy

    1. 1

      Open the official World Scholars Academy enrollment form.

    2. 2

      Choose Course, Law, and World Lawyers Academy from the program selections.

    3. 3

      Complete the requested details and personal statement.

    4. 4

      Submit the application for review and provide further information if requested.

    5. 5

      Wait for written acceptance from World Scholars Academy.

    6. 6

      Pay the full fee to confirm the place.

    7. 7

      Complete the Student Information Form before the course begins.

    Learning format

    The course runs synchronously through ten live, interactive online classes over two weeks. Each weekday class lasts approximately two hours, the middle weekend is left free for rest and review, and recordings remain available for future study.

    The verified session listed classes at 12-2 p.m. US Pacific Time and 3-5 p.m. US Eastern Time.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Live instruction from the listed law lecturer

    • Maximum six students in each class

    • Interactive classes designed for discussion and questions

    • Tutor-assigned work required for graduation

    • Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation

    Time-zone considerations

    • Classes run 12-2 p.m. US Pacific Time.
    • Classes run 3-5 p.m. US Eastern Time.
    • Sessions are live on weekdays, so attendance requires time-zone planning.

    Assessment style

    Progress is evaluated through attendance, positive participation, required tutor-assigned work, and the capstone team challenge.

    • Attend every compulsory session for its full duration.
    • Participate positively and appropriately in class.
    • Complete and submit all work required by the tutor.
    • Avoid plagiarism in all submitted work.
    • Complete the final team Mock Trial Challenge.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main applied output is the tenth-class team Mock Trial Challenge.

    • Official course completion certificate

    • Conditional instructor recommendation

    • Take-home continuing-study exercises

    • Curated resources for further learning

    • Recordings of all ten classes

    World Lawyers Academy FAQs

    The course is designed for high school students ages 15-18. The provider's general online-course terms also require students to read, understand, and speak English above CEFR C1.

    It is a synchronous course with ten live, interactive online classes. Recordings of all ten classes are provided for later review.

    There are ten weekday classes over two weeks, with each class lasting approximately two hours. Students also receive take-home continuing-study exercises and resources.

    The maximum class size is six students.

    The course covers legal ethics, legal history, legal systems, criminal law, law and economics, constitutions, human rights, commercial law, and international law.

    The listed instructor is Filipa Paes, a University of Oxford law lecturer and doctoral candidate with more than four years of law-teaching experience.

    Listed benefits include a completion certificate, recordings, continuing-study resources, and an instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation. Graduation materials depend on meeting the provider's attendance, work, participation, and conduct requirements.

    Students complete the enrollment form and submit an application that includes a personal statement. Acceptance is at the provider's discretion, and a place is confirmed only after full payment and written confirmation.

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    • Terms & Conditions | World Scholars Academy
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    • Enrollment | World Scholars Academy
    • World Lawyers Academy | World Scholars Academy
    • Law Course | World Scholars Academy

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