Legal English Foundations

This foundational course is designed for legal professionals and support staff who are new to using English in legal contexts. Whether you're preparing for a global legal career, starting a new role at an international firm, or supporting English-speaking clients, this course builds the core skills necessary to work confidently in English. Through practical vocabulary, writing strategies, and structured reading exercises, participants learn to understand and produce professional legal language used in real-world documents, communications, and client interactions.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 6 weeks (12 hours total)
Format: 1× 60-min session per week + optional practice assignments
Delivery: Live group via Zoom / Private 1-on-1
Certificate: Digital Certificate of Completion

Audience: Junior associates, paralegals, international LLM students, legal support staff

Topics:

• Key legal terminology in contracts, litigation, and client work

• Legal sentence structure and plain English writing

• How to write formal legal emails and memos

• Understanding statutes, contracts, and legal opinions

Outcomes:

• Speak and write more clearly in English legal environments

• Use standard legal expressions confidently

• Avoid typical grammar and terminology errors

Pricing:

• $395 per participant (group)

• $1,250 for private 1-on-1 coaching (6 sessions x 1 hour)