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English for Law

Specialist Legal English Training for Lawyers, Legal Professionals, and Law Students

InTuition Languages’ English for Law course is designed for legal professionals who need to use English in an international legal context. Delivered on a one-to-one immersion basis, this course helps you build precision, clarity, and confidence in legal communication—both written and spoken—while strengthening your knowledge of legal systems and terminology in English-speaking jurisdictions.

Who Is This Course For?

This programme is ideal for:

Lawyers and solicitors working in international or cross-border legal practice
Corporate legal advisers needing to draft or negotiate contracts in English
In-house counsel in multinational companies
Judges, notaries and legal translators
Law students preparing for postgraduate study (e.g., LLM, Bar exams)
Professionals preparing for legal English exams such as TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) or ILEC (International Legal English Certificate)

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Use accurate and formal legal English in spoken and written contexts
Understand key concepts in common law and international legal systems
Draft and interpret contracts, legal opinions, case summaries, and statutes
Communicate effectively in legal meetings, negotiations, and court proceedings
Improve comprehension of complex legal texts and case law
Confidently apply legal vocabulary, Latin terms, and formal structures
Discuss key legal areas such as contract law, tort, commercial law, employment law, and dispute resolution

Course Content Overview

The course is tailored to your professional needs and areas of legal practice. Typical content includes:

Core Legal English Skills:

Legal vocabulary and collocations (e.g., “party to a contract,” “binding precedent”)
Structure and language of contracts and legal correspondence
Courtroom English and advocacy language
Drafting legal memos, letters before action, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Using modal verbs for legal precision (e.g., "shall," "may," "must")
Understanding and using legal Latin (e.g., per se, ipso facto, habeas corpus)

Legal Systems and Practice:

Overview of Anglo-American common law systems
Legal principles in civil law vs. common law jurisdictions
Case law analysis and precedent-based reasoning
Introduction to international law, arbitration, and compliance frameworks
Language for client consultations, due diligence, and legal negotiations

What’s Included

Initial diagnostic assessment to identify current level and goals
Fully customised one-to-one legal English lessons
A legal-focused course book and tailored study materials
End-of-course report with learning outcomes and future recommendations
Certificate of Attendance
Full access to the InTuition Student Portal
Two accompanied cultural or legal excursions per week
Free WiFi and local station transfers
24-hour student support line
Real-life language practice with your host tutor and their family

Sample Weekly Timetable

(For a 1–2 week Legal English immersion programme)

Day	08:30 – 10:30	11:00 – 13:00	13:00 – 14:00	14:00 Onwards
Monday	Needs Analysis & Course Orientation	Legal English Fundamentals / Drafting: Letters of Advice & Legal Memos	Lunch Break	Free Time / Host Family Interaction
Tuesday	Key Legal Terminology: Contract Law	Speaking: Client Interviews / Writing: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)	Lunch Break	Excursion: Visit to Local Law Courts
Wednesday	Listening Practice: Courtroom Proceedings	Role-Play: Legal Consultations / Case Study: Breach of Contract & Remedies	Lunch Break	Legal News Discussion / Reading Legal Judgments
Thursday	Legal Writing: Clauses & Formal Structures	Vocabulary: Dispute Resolution / Negotiation Simulation: Settlement Discussions	Lunch Break	Excursion: Legal Heritage Site / Law Library Tour
Friday	Review of Legal Language & Concepts	Speaking & Drafting Assessment / Feedback & Study Plan	Lunch Break	Free Time / Host Family Interaction

Master the Language of International Law

Whether you're drafting contracts, advising clients, or preparing for a legal qualification in English, our Legal English immersion course gives you the tools to work confidently and precisely in a global legal environment.

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2 Wochen Frankreich. Leben bei der Lehrerin. 6 Stunden Unterricht am Tag. Gutes Essen, schöne Ausflüge.
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