| Dates |
Sept
2011 - June 2012
Term 1: 19 Sept - 16 Dec 2011
Term 2: 9 Jan - 23 March 2012
Term 3: 16 Apr - 22 Jun 2012
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Sept
2012 - June 2013
Term 1: 17 Sept - 14 Dec
2012
Term 2: 7 Jan - 29 March 2013
Term 3: 8 Apr - 21 June 2013
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| Length |
Flexible from 3 weeks to 3 terms †
5 hours / week in combination
with General English |
| Fees |
Included
in General English Intensive
fee |
| Class
Size |
Maximum 15. Minimum 8.* |
| Language
Level |
Intermediate
to Advanced |
† Depending on
numbers, classes may only run for the minimum enrolment period of three
weeks during a term.
* This specialist
option normally runs if a minimum of 8 students register with an appropriate
level of English (as measured by the ELTC's test).
Entry Requirements/
Participants
The course is designed for students of law and practising
lawyers. Participants should be familiar with their own country's legal
system. Legal English vocabulary is introduced through the exploration
of legal topics. Participants are encouraged to develop their ability
to speak through explanations and discussions of aspects of their own
legal systems.
Participants need at least a good intermediate level
of English. You should be able to read English (textbooks, newspapers,
etc.) relatively easily and to understand spoken English with few problems.
All students are tested and interviewed on arrival and
the Course Director uses the results of the test to ensure that those
wishing to follow this course have reached the necessary minimum level.
Course
The course is normally taken for 5 hours per week in
conjunction with General English Intensive. The minimum period of enrolment
is three weeks.
It is also possible to take both Foundation Academic
English and Legal English classes together.
Students are expected to do a certain amount of homework and are encouraged
to use our Self-Access facilities for self-study.
Course Aims
The course aims to develop skills in reading legal texts
and to activate and expand participants' legal vocabulary in addition
to speaking and listening skills for reporting and presenting legal topics.
Course Content
The first weeks of the course provide participants with
a short overview of aspects of the UK legal systems. Legal English vocabulary
is introduced through the exploration of legal topics. Participants are
encouraged to develop their ability to speak through explanations and
discussions of aspects of their own legal systems.
Other topics which may be covered include:
- contract law language
- company law
- EU law
- reading case reports
- criminal and civil law
ELTC offers
a preparatory language programme for the Cambridge
International Legal English Certificate (ILEC). The exam may
be taken at ELTC.
Click here for more information.
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