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Description

Course Title: International Legal English Course

Required Experience: Upper-Intermediate (B2+)
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 6 classes per week
Start Date: Autumn 2024
Format: On-site
Price: 350€  99 € Exclusive First-Year Discount !

Weekday Classes: 18:00 - 21:00
Weekend Classes: 11:00 - 19:00

Course Description:

The International Balkan University Lifelong Learning Center will organize this university-quality legal English course, designed for upper-intermediate learners aiming to develop their legal English proficiency. This 6-week intensive course equips legal professionals, law students, and those working in international legal environments with the language skills required for drafting legal documents, conducting negotiations, and communicating effectively in legal contexts. The course integrates participants into the high-quality educational ecosystem of the International Balkan University, using advanced modern language education tools and offering a worldwide certificate upon completion.

Modules Overview:

Module 1: Introduction to Legal Terminology (Week 1)

Topics:

• Basic legal terms and their definitions
• The structure of legal documents
• Common legal phrases used in contracts and agreements
• Understanding legal contexts: civil law, criminal law, and commercial law

Module 2: Writing Legal Documents (Week 2)

Topics:

• Drafting legal letters, emails, and memos
• Writing contracts and agreements: structure and language
• Legal correspondence: formal tone and clarity
• Exercises in translating legal concepts into concise written communication

Module 3: Legal Reading and Comprehension (Week 3)

Topics:

• Reading and analyzing complex legal texts
• Understanding court rulings, legal opinions, and statutes
• Case study reading: real-world legal documents
• Summarizing and paraphrasing legal texts

Module 4: Legal Speaking and Presentation Skills (Week 4)

Topics:

• Effective legal negotiation techniques
• Role-playing client consultations and courtroom scenarios
• Giving presentations in legal contexts
• Debating legal issues and using persuasive language

Module 5: International Law and Cross-Cultural Communication (Week 5)

Topics:

• Key concepts in international law and human rights
• Cultural considerations in international legal contexts
• Legal issues in international business transactions
• Cross-border negotiations and communication strategies

Module 6: Review and Practice (Week 6)

Topics:

• Review of key legal English concepts: vocabulary, writing, and speaking
• Group practice in client communication and negotiation
• Final assessment: drafting legal documents and conducting a mock negotiation
• Oral and written examination

Certification:

Upon completion, participants will receive a worldwide recognized Legal English Certificate of Completion, reflecting the high-quality education provided by the International Balkan University.

This course offers more than just language education; it integrates participants into the International Balkan University’s renowned educational ecosystem, equipped with the best modern and technological language education tools in the region.

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Prerequisites

What you'll learn

• Fundamentals of International Legal English

Requirements

• B2+