English for Lawyers
The Legal English ESP course is aimed at lawyers, legal professionals and students of law. The course covers specialist law related topics, such as, Transnational Law. Additionally, we have designed the course in a way that develops the necessary skills to effectively communicate and perform on an international level.
This course aims to:
- Enable students to write a contract in English, and, extract key information for clients
- Develop the language used to communicate in a court of law and to argue a case for your client in English
- Equip students with the vocabulary to understand and discus the differences in civil, common and criminal law. Similarly, encouraging the use of terminology in the legal profession.
Syllabus Preview
Our teachers, typically, follow a set syllabus. And, students follow along with a course book or materials provided. Each week, students can expect to cover a range of topics and skills. Typically, students will study grammar, reading, writing and vocabulary on a weekly basis.
Legal English ESP – Example Syllabus
| Reading | Speaking | Vocabulary | Grammar |
| Understanding a lease or tenancy agreement | copyright and fair use | Overview of the legal profession:
The practice of law and Branches of Law |
Dependent prepositions |
| Buying a house in Spain:
A case study |
Contract negotiation
Interviewing a client |
Functional language | Question words, question forms (object and subject questions), word order |
Study Options
Students can choose to study our Legal English ESP for as many hours per day as they like. Please see our course options below and decide how intensively you would like to study.
Course Fees
Please refer to our price list for specific information. Alternatively, you can email us with your information and desired course and we can provide you with a detailed quote.
Contact us
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions!
[email protected] or call +44 (0) 207 580 9888.