English in Contracts: COURSE
Join our new course about English in Contracts and learn some useful words! Register to join the waiting list and receive updates! START: 6 DECEMBER 2024
Do you work with contracts?
Would you like to learn the most useful words found in contracts and feel more confident working in an international environment? Do you know the difference between an attachment and an annex, termination and execution or how to write the date in British and American English?
Join our course and:
- learn new language skills
- improve your communication
- feel more confident in an international environment
Would you like to understand the tricky words you have seen before and know their exact meaning?
Have you seen the tricky terms “heretofore” and “thereinafter”? You will learn how to decipher them and use them confidently in your daily work. Watch the video from our last webinar in December!
Who is this Course for?
Lawyers
For lawyers working with international contracts.
Trainee Lawyers
For trainees who want to gain new skills and improve their English.
Students
For students who are considering an international career.
What will the Course Cover?
Find out what topics will be covered.
Module 1: Introduction
In this module you will learn the most useful vocabulary found in international contracts.
You will learn expressions and phrases used in negotiations and business meetings.
Module 2: Contracts – Essential Vocabulary and phrases
You will master all the key terms and expressions used in the wording of international contracts. Think of words such as: execute, perform, amend, void – do you know their exact meaning?
Module 3: Elements of the contract/ anatomy of the contract
In this module you will get familiar with the structure and framework of international contracts.
Module 4: Boilerplate clauses
Learn about the most common clauses found in international contracts. We will talk about governing law and jurisdiction, term and termination and of course the force majeure!
Module 5: Contract negotiation
Discover the most important phrases used in contractual negotiations.
Module 6 : Business Idioms
Understand the most useful idioms related to business meetings and contract negotiations.
This is Our Third Project.
We’ve already run a webinar and a workshop about legal English in Contracts. We had attendees from 10 jurisdictions!
Read what our Participants say about the courses:
Who will be your teacher?
Alex
Alex is a dual-qualified lawyer based in London. She is the founder of Alex Legal English and provides training for international lawyers and law students.
Nick
Nick is an advocate and a contract lawyer based in Warsaw. He is a contract lawyer working at an international company, English tutor and a translator.
What you will Learn
Legal English in Contracts
Vocabulary
You will expand your range and use of Legal English vocabulary and understand how to use it in an international environment.
Communication
You will learn to express yourself more clearly and confidently when you advise your clients in English and speak about contracts.
Writing
You will learn how to use Everyday English words in a legal context and how to avoid some common mistakes and outdated expressions.
Accuracy
You will become more accurate and confident when using Legal English in contracts.
Drafting
You will develop skills for drafting contracts and formal correspondence: letters and emails.
Client Care
You will understand how international lawyers work with their clients and what their duties are.
We have worked with 500 + Students from 10 jurisdictions
We have worked with lawyers from:
JOIN THE WAITING LIST
You can register by clicking on the link below. We look forward to working with you!