Admission requirements will be twofold.
Firstly, students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of general English (either by taking an INTERNAL level test or with an OFFICIAL certificate), depending on the level to be studied. The official level required to start this course is C1.
Secondly, in order to begin the ADVANCED level without having already passed the Higher level, students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of Legal English by taking an INTERNAL level test.
OBJECTIVES:
- To study in depth the legal system of Anglo-Saxon countries.
- To acquire the vocabulary and grammar necessary for drafting contracts in English.
- To draft international legal documents.
- To be familiar with using formal and informal English.
- To become familiar with Plain English or the use of simpler legal English expressions and the difference between Plain English and Legalese.
- To perfect accuracy in written and oral expression.
- To prepare for the TOLES Advanced exam.
COMPETENCES:
- To incorporate English legal terminology into oral and written production with near native accuracy.
- To develop knowledge of English law and international legal practice.
- To draft complex legal texts and deal with complex oral situations.
- To interpret, explain and draft complex contractual clauses.
- To pass the TOLES Advanced exam.