Abstract
The legal language is filled with technicalities and forms both in substance and in presentation. When addressing different stakeholders that intervene in bargaining, contracts and any legal process, the vocabulary, tone, and style of a person must be adapted. These elements are key factors between success and failure. The Legal English for Various Professionals is a useful course designed to give a general view about the legal terminology and how the American Law works.
To whom the course is addressed
The course is intended primarily for non-native English language speakers either studying law or lawyers that are currently working in some capacity in the field of law. But it is also extensive to people of any professional field that by different reasons need to know legal English through key vocabulary, concepts, collocations and prepositions in some of the most important areas of law. It can also be a good introduction to the world of law for those with no legal background whatsoever.
About the course
The legal English learning is based in a theoretical and practical course. The teacher considers not only regular lectures each week but also uses multimedia resources as videos to show typical situations that involve legal English terms and procedures. An active participation of students is welcomed and encouraged.
This course requires a small amount of reading, a series of lectures, and a final exam testing understanding of all areas of law covered at the end of the course. To complete the course, for each module you should:
> Read the key terms for each area of law.
> Watch the videos of lectures and situations posted.
> Explore the supplemental readings that interest you.
Content
· Presence-based modality classroom.
· Slides prepared by teacher for each session.
· Videos selected with legal English topics.
· Educational written materials provided.
· McGraw-Hill’s Spanish and English Legal Dictionary provided.
Subject matter
· Legal English words and concepts
· Introduction to American Law
· Tort Law
· Contract Law
· Property Law
· Civil Procedure
Docente
Marco Velarde
Abogado por la PUCP, Máster en Asuntos Públicos y Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad de Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, EE.UU. Ex Becario Fulbright 2005. Ex servidor público por 11 años en la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros (PCM). Docente en escuelas de posgrado públicas y privadas.
Puedes descargar el brochure del curso aquí:
Más información: mfernandez@fulbright.pe
*No se aceptan cambios ni devoluciones una vez iniciado el curso.