This is a highly specialised programme designed for lawyers working in the state or public sector, either in central government departments, ministries and authorities, or for regional or local government.

Subjects covered depend on the group but may include:

• EU and EEA institutions, structures, and legislative procedures
• national legislative procedures and conflicts between EC and national law
• public liability and negligence
• employment law and equal opportunities
• property law
• judicial review and administrative law

The course focuses on providing the skills for:

• effective participation in discussions and meetings
• giving presentations
• the preparation of legal texts including agreements, other written communication including email, reports and formal letters
• effective telephoning skills
• hosting visits and socialising
• developing awareness of intercultural issues

Course activities include:

• taking part in simulated meetings and negotiations
• take part in discussions on a variety of legal topics
• giving advice on a legal matter within your field " role-play situations such as greeting visitors, making arrangements by telephone and socialising
• making a presentation on a legal topic of your choice

Whichever course you take with us, you can expect to improve your English in the following ways:

• communicate more confidently
• speak more accurately and fluently
• participate more successfully in meetings
• improve your written English including emails
• expand your professional vocabulary
• improve your understanding of grammar
• socialise and network with greater confidence
• work successfully in a cross-cultural environment

In addition to the benefits outlined above, you will be more effective in international meetings and negotiations and use specialised legal language more effectively.