Courses & Templates

Everything you need
to represent yourself.

Courses, templates and community — built by a practising litigant, for litigants in person across England and Wales.

Important: All materials on this platform are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Eugene Pienaar is a non-practising solicitor. For personal McKenzie Friend support, visit EqualJustice.

Document Templates

Professionally structured templates built around CPR and FPR. Editable Word documents with full drafting guides. Delivered instantly via Payhip.

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Witness Statement Pack
Template

CPR Part 22 compliant template with a comprehensive drafting guide, worked civil example and common mistakes to avoid.

Includes
Master template (.docx)
Drafting guide (PDF)
Worked civil example
Common errors to avoid
£29
one-time
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Position Statement Pack
Template

Most litigants in person don't know they need one until the judge asks. Civil and family versions with strategic framing guide.

Includes
Civil & Family versions
Strategic framing guide
Opening & closing guidance
Tone and language notes
£29
one-time
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Chronology & Bundle Pack
Template

A properly ordered trial bundle tells a judge you are organised and prepared. Learn exactly how to build one.

Includes
Chronology template
Bundle index template
Document numbering guide
CPR PD 32 bundle rules
£25
one-time
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FDR Preparation Pack
Template

Financial Dispute Resolution hearings are won in the preparation. Know your BATNA, structure your open offers, and understand what the judge is looking for.

Includes
Open offer template
BATNA worksheet
FDR hearing guide
Settlement agreement framework
£39
one-time
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Hearing Preparation Guide
Guide

What to expect in a civil or family hearing — courtroom procedure, how to address a judge, how to cross-examine, and managing nerves.

Includes
Courtroom protocol guide
Cross-examination framework
Opening & closing structure
Mindset and nerves section
£19
one-time
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Complete Litigant's Pack
Best Value

All five template packs plus the Hearing Guide and a one-page strategy checklist. Save £42 vs. buying separately.

Everything included
Witness Statement Pack
Position Statement Pack
Chronology & Bundle Pack
FDR Preparation Pack
Hearing Preparation Guide
Strategy Checklist
£89
save £42
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Online Courses

Structured video courses launching soon. Register your interest to be notified first and receive early-bird pricing.

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How to Write Your Witness Statement
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A complete video course walking you through every aspect of drafting a compelling, legally compliant witness statement.

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Surviving a Civil Hearing
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Everything you need to know before you walk into a courtroom — procedure, presentation, cross-examination and composure.

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Mediation Strategy for Litigants
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How to prepare for and succeed in mediation — BATNA, opening positions, concession strategy and knowing a good deal from a bad one.

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Community

The Be Your Best Lawyer Community

Monthly membership giving you access to a private community of litigants in person — sharing experience, answering questions, navigating the system together. Nobody should have to do this alone.

Private member forum
Monthly Q&A sessions
Document review threads
Strategy discussions
New template releases
Early course access
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£19
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