The course will provide students with an opportunity to improve their fluency and confidence when communicating through English while also providing in-depth, tailored training in the key legal skills of negotiation, client interviewing and advising, and oral professional presentation.

Students will also develop an understanding of the common law legal system. In addition, the social and cultural events that form an optional part of the course are designed to allow students to connect and create a network of legal professionals based in other countries. The course is highly practical and based on learning-by-doing. It includes interactive lectures, workshops, role-plays, performance recordings and one-to-one feedback.

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What the course covers:

• Legal English Terminology

• Civil/Common Law comparison

• Legal Presentation skills

• Interviewing clients

• Negotiation skills

• Masterclass on AI

• Optional social and cultural programme

Testimonial

“Legal Skills Through English was an enriching experience for me, having acquired my main qualification as a lawyer in France some years ago. Organised by the Law Society with exceptional competence and professionalism, the course significantly enhanced my legal English skills, particularly in effective communication. Most of the sessions were very practical, with real-life situations, which made the learning even more beneficial. I also very much appreciated the session on negotiation skills, as it offered a valuable insight that extends beyond the professional sphere. Finally, the opportunity to connect with other legal professionals from across Europe added an enjoyable dimension of professional exchange. And, of course, exploring the vibrant city of Dublin during the summer was the “cherry on top!” Stéphanie Alves Schuldt, Senior Legal Advisor, CCBE, Belgium

Who should apply

This course is suitable for lawyers, judges, prosecutors and trainee lawyers. It would also be of interest and benefit to masters students who are completing further studies in law.

For further information, email Sara Van den Bergh, course leader, or go to www.lawsociety.ie/legalenglish.