Legal English 20-30 - Virtual Groups

This virtual learning English course is delivered in small groups and will develop your confidence using English for legal purposes. Our trainers have a strong legal background and will focus on the essential legal vocabulary for a successful career in law. As well as developing your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, this course gives you the opportunity to network with other like-minded people and broaden your international network without even having to travel. 

Who is it for? 

This English language course is for people with a legal background who want excellent quality specialised language training without the need to travel. You are newly qualified, ambitious, and you want to excel in a legal career, or you may be getting ready to enter a legal profession and want to perform at your best and give yourself the best chance of success. This course will give you the skills and confidence you are looking for. 

How training is delivered

Training is delivered using the online communication platform Zoom, which is compatible with all laptops, desktops and mobile phones.  

Instructions on how to join the virtual group will be sent to you. 

Benefits 

By the end of the course you will be able to: 

• Understand and use legal terminology 

• Write effective legal texts 

• Communicate effectively in a legal context 

• Negotiate successfully  

• Manage conflict confidently 

• Lead and participate in meetings  

Everything you will learn on this course is practical, and you will be able to practise your new skills and fluency through role-playing of real-life scenarios. 

Course content 

• Spoken fluency – case studies, legal process, negotiations 
• Legal vocabulary – relating to commercial law, contracts, describing legal concepts 
• Grammar development 
• Listening practice and comprehension 
• Communication skills – discussions, negotiations, conflict, dealing with difficult situations 
• Telephoning and spoken communication 
• Networking English – hospitality, travelling, inviting, advising, apologising. 
• Input from legal experts 

Included in the fees 

• All course materials and resources 

• Access to London School Online platform until the end of 2020

• Detailed end-of-course progress report 

• Certificate of completion