Module 1: Introduction to Legal English and Key Concepts
Overview of Legal English
Definition and importance of legal English.
Distinction between everyday English and legal English.
Key differences in legal terminology and communication.
Key Concepts in Legal Language
Common terms and phrases in legal documents.
Introduction to legal systems and their language.
The role of legal English in courtrooms, contracts, and legal writings.
 
Module 2: Legal Terminology for Contracts and Agreements
Contract Law Overview
Basic contract formation: Offer, Acceptance, and Consideration.
Essential contract terms: Party, Agreement, Breach, etc.
Commonly Used Terms in Contracts
Definitions and usage of terms such as ‘Indemnity,’ ‘Breach,’ ‘Liabilities,’ etc.
Common clauses in contracts: Force Majeure, Termination Clauses, Confidentiality.
 
Module 3: Legal English in Courtrooms and Trials
Court Terminology
Key terms in litigation: Plaintiff, Defendant, Prosecution, Jury, etc.
Types of court orders and motions: Injunctions, Summons, Subpoenas.
Understanding Legal Procedures
Steps of a trial and the role of legal English.
Common phrases and vocabulary used by judges, lawyers, and witnesses.
 
Module 4: Legal English in Criminal Law
Criminal Law Overview
Key terms in criminal law: Felony, Misdemeanor, Conviction, Acquittal.
Procedures in criminal trials: Arrest, Charges, Sentencing.
Common Criminal Law Phrases
Understanding terms like ‘Presumption of Innocence,’ ‘Beyond a Reasonable Doubt,’ etc.
Legal concepts related to defense: Self-defense, Plea Bargaining.
Module 5: Legal English in Business and Commercial Law
Business Law Overview
Common business legal terms: Corporation, Shareholder, Partnership, Merger.
Essential clauses in business contracts.
Regulations and Compliance
Corporate Governance: Compliance and fiduciary duties.
Terms in commercial transactions: Agreement to Sell, Due Diligence, etc.
 
Module 6: Legal English in International Law
Introduction to International Law
Key concepts: Sovereignty, Diplomacy, Treaty, Jurisdiction.
International conventions and their legal terms.
Legal Terminology in International Disputes
Understanding terms related to arbitration, conflict resolution, and treaties.
Terms in human rights law: Convention, Protocol, Compliance.
 
Module 7: Legal English in Family Law
Family Law Overview
Key terms: Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Adoption.
Procedural terms in family law: Petition, Settlement, Hearing.
Legal Concepts in Family Law
Understanding child protection terms: Guardianship, Foster Care, Visitation Rights.
Complex issues: Spousal support, Legal Separation.
 
Module 8: Legal English for Lawyers and Legal Professionals
Professional Communication in Legal Settings
Terminology used by lawyers in consultations, filings, and legal proceedings.
Legal writing: Memorandums, Legal Opinions, and Case Briefs.