International Legal English for Lawyers 2024

In the beginning was the word. Then came the law.
The Europa Institut has been offering tuition on Legal English for over 20 years and now announces a new course for 2024. Proficiency in English is an excellent skill for legal professionals. The use of English in commerce and international law is unavoidable. Law firms with an international focus and most corporate legal departments must often deal with cross-border projects and issues. The ability to use Legal English competently and confidently has therefore become a requirement for lawyers working in an international environment.

The Legal English course covers key legal concepts in Common Law, courts and litigation, the language of US corporations, Tax Law, Administrative Law, intellectual property, and international contracts. It also covers Tort Law with case studies, Criminal Law and the language of Employment Law. Finally, it introduces the language of European Competition Law and an overview of Inheritance and Succession Law.

Each module contains practical exercises, including writing, speaking, presentation and negotiation skills. The course includes sessions on proper usage and identifying common mistakes with examples from plain English.

The sessions are led by an ex- General Counsel of a large US company and a UK solicitor and former international GC for a multinational entity. Accordingly, the emphasis is on practice-relevant material.