English is the established language of the legal profession and it is therefore an essential tool for any legal professional, particularly when working in a diverse environment such as the financial hubs of GCC. This Legal English course has been designed to develop the participant’s language and communication skills in a legal context by focusing on the forms of English used in English law, and the use of skills such as drafting, interpreting and communicating, in order to assist in developing the effective and accurate use of legal English in practice.

This course is aimed at non native English speakers legal practitioners, such as Arabic native-speaking practitioners and students.

Learning outcomes:

• Acquire new knowledge, competencies and skills in specified areas of legal practice that are relevant to the region;
• Assist lawyers in expanding their knowledge of legal English terminology;
• Understand the principles of using plain English when drafting legal documents;
• Verbally communicate more effectively in English in a legal professional context;
• Enhance interpretation of legal document skills; and
• Improve thoroughness in drafting formal written work, such as: contract clauses, emails, reports, and memos.

Benefits for the lawyers:

• The legal English course provides practitioners with the opportunity to practice socializing in English with other legal professionals.
• The course provides practitioners with the opportunity to practice, improve and receive feedback on their writing, reading and communication skills by participating in a range of activities such as: drafting contracts and taking part in simulated meetings and negotiations, whereby the specialized tutor is able to offer language solutions and correct mistakes.

Certification: 

Participants who will complete to full program will receive a Lexis Nexis / MDX Dubai Certificate of Completion.

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