Introduction to Legal English- 60 h

1. Choosing a career in the law

The English legal system (characteristics, difference between civil, criminal,

common law)

Types of courts

Legal courses ( contents and description)

Types of law

Emails

Presentation skills

Structuring and making a presentation

2. Tort Law

Types of torts

Types of damages

Civil and common law procedure

Filing a lawsuit

Lawyer-client interview

Case notes

Reporting information

Asking for information

3. Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation

Law disputes

Dispute settlement

Court documents

Legal correspondence: letter of advice

Establishing facts

Initiating and responding (asking for clarification/ paraphrasing)

4. Company Law

Company formation (memorandum of association, articles of incorporation)

Roles in a company

Types of company

Changes in a company (statutory changes, mergers , acquisitions, insolvency)

Liens

Public relations

Discussing advantages and disadvantages

Legal opinions

Due diligence

5. Commercial Law

Fields, concepts and institutions

Contract dispute between companies

Commercial lawyer profile

Commercial agents

Letter of application

6. Contract Law

Contract formation / performance/ termination

Remedies for breach of contract

Contract drafting : templates and work sheets

Negotiating a contract

Expressing agreement/ disagreement

Asking for clarification

7. Real –property Law

Freehold and leasehold estates

Instruments

Buying / selling real property

Conveyancing

Tenancy agreements

Telephone inquiries

Emphasizing important points

8. International Law

Public and private international law

Patent laws

Multiple jurisdictions

Explaining legal terminology

Using prepositions

9. Criminal Law

Crimes and punishment

Criminal procedure

Case study

Talking about cause and effect

Expressing obligation