In an increasingly globalised work context, the Legal English course is essential for Law professionals whose mother tongue is not English and who wish to broaden their professional horizons and practice internationally.
This course provides you with the tools to master the fundamental concepts of Common Law and to be able to work with clients, suppliers and professionals in the area of international law using the specific terminology of Legal English.
Course contents
- Legal English: basic concepts
- Common law
- The legal system
- Employment
- Contracts
- Company law
- Real property
- Remedies
- Sale of goods
- Competition law
- Business associations
- Debtor creditor
- Negotiable instruments
- Environmental
- Intellectual property
- Secured transactions
- International law
- Family law
Preparation for TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) (optional)
NOTE: the syllabus can be adapted to the students' needs and insterests and cover some of all of the points above.
