English for Legal Professionals
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Program Overview
Since 1992, the two-and-a-half week ELP has prepared high intermediate to advanced level particpants interested in improving their English language skills for success in law-oriented careers.Participants include practicing attorneys, judges, pre-LL.M. students and business professionals. This program provides excellent preparation for the Orientation in U.S.A. Law Program, which immediately follows the English for Legal Professionals Program.
This program consists of approximately 25 hours of classroom instruction per week, weekly lectures by a judge and a lawyer, a field trip to the Yolo County Courthouse and various social events. The program includes two core classes, Legal Reading and Analysis and Legal Vocabulary (taught by lawyers), and a choice of two elective courses, which may include Workplace Vocabulary, Business Writing/Grammar and Communication Skills and Public Speaking. The program provides an introduction or review of English as used by legal professionals in the United States.
- Participants practice legal terminology as well as study the basic structure of the U.S. legal system; examine current court cases, legal briefs, and IRAC—Issue, Rule, Analysis and Conclusion (the nationally recognized way to brief legal cases); and improve writing and oral communication skills pertaining to legal and business topics.
- Lectures, discussions and optional informal activities enable participants to improve their command of English legal terminology.
- Invaluable networking opportunities for participants.
Optional Field Trips
Optional field trips include San Francisco, the wine country (Napa or Sonoma County) and evening golfing.
Dates and tuition
| Session | Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2009 | Please inquire | Please inquire |
Other Program Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee and express mail fee (nonrefundable) | $145 (one-time fee) |
| Student Services Fee (includes advising services, email and Internet access, social events and bus pass) |
$20 per week in program |
| Medical Insurance | $25 per week in program |
All prices are subject to change.
Who Should Attend This Program?
English for Legal Professionals is designed for high-intermediate to advanced level English speakers interested in improving their English language skills for success in legal-oriented careers. Participants include practicing attorneys, judges, pre-LL.M. students, business professionals, and those preparing for the Orientation in U.S.A. Law program.
Sample Schedule for English for Legal Professionals
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Legal Reading | Legal Reading | Legal Reading | Legal Reading | Legal Reading |
| 10:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Legal Vocab. | Legal Vocab. | Legal Vocab. | Legal Vocab. | Legal Vocab. |
| Lunch Break | |||||
| 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. | Comm. Skills & Public Speaking | Visit to Yolo Courthouse | Comm. Skills & Public Speaking | Comm. Skills & Public Speaking | Comm. Skills & Public Speaking |
| 3:30 p.m. | Welcome BBQ | Farmer's Market | Guest Speaker | Golf Lesson |
Preparation for Orientation in U.S.A. Law
The Orientation in U.S.A. Law program is conducted entirely in English. Therefore, the English for Legal Professionals program is ideal preparation for those who wish to improve their English language skills before beginning that program. English for Legal Professionals is conveniently scheduled immediately before the Orientation in U.S.A. Law program.
International English and Professional Programs
The International English and Professional Programs has offered English language, technical and professional training to clients around the world for more than 30 years. Along with superb training, these programs also provide opportunities for intercultural exchange and understanding.
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