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