- Intensive In-person course
Legal English
Intensive programme
Master the language of law in 4 weeks. Read contracts, draft documents, argue cases, and communicate with confidence in English-language legal environments.
NEXT CLASS
From January 11, 2027
to February 6, 2027
(4 weeks)
40 Seats
Studying Format
- 100% in person, in Orlando, FL
- In English
Certification
Legal English Proficiency
by Washington & Lincoln University
Investment
- Tuition: $3,270 USD
- Application Fee: $25 USD
About the course
This four-week intensive equips legal professionals, law students, and business people to operate with full confidence in English-language legal settings. Each day combines vocabulary acquisition, document analysis, drafting practice, and oral communication in a structured, communicative framework.
Learning outcomes
This course is designed for
Working in cross-border practice or with international clients
Judges and prosecutors working with international cases or willing to access foreign case law.
Reviewing contracts, policies, and compliance documents in English
Negotiating deals, reviewing agreements, and working with legal teams
Foreign law students aiming at an international career
Curriculum
20 days, 4 focused weeks.
Foundations of Legal English - vocabulary, statutes, and case reading
- Introduction to Legal English & the common law system
- Legal vocabulary I — contracts
- Legal vocabulary II — litigation & court procedure
- Reading statutes & regulations
Transactional & Corporate Legal English — drafting, correspondence, and negotiation
- Corporate law vocabulary
- Drafting formal legal correspondence
- Reading & negotiating contracts
- Intellectual property & technology law
Litigation, advocacy & advanced legal writing — mock trial and oral argument
- Criminal law vocabulary
- Legal argumentation & persuasive writing
- Mock trial
Specialized areas & final assessment — international law, ADR, and ethics
- International & comparative law language
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) language
- Legal ethics & client communication
Frequently Asked Questions?
What certificate is awarded to those who complete this course?
Students with at least 80% attendance are awarded the Certificate of Legal English Proficiency.
What English level do I need to join?
The course is designed for participants at an intermediate to advanced level of English (roughly B2–C1 on the CEFR scale). A legal background is helpful but not required. The course covers legal concepts from the ground up in English.
How is the course different from a standard language course?
This is a specialist content-and-language course, not a general English class. Every activity uses authentic legal documents, real case law, and professional scenarios. The goal is operational legal English, reading, drafting, negotiating, and arguing, not general fluency.