English for Legal Professionals Online
Since 1992, this intensive program has provided an ideal introduction to and review of English and legal analysis as used by legal professionals in the United. States. Interactive and supportive, English for Legal Professionals provides excellent preparation for legal professionals, or law students who want to improve their legal English and legal analysis or who are preparing to enroll in an LL.M. program.
Program Topics*
English for Legal Professionals consists of approximately 30 hours of activities (20 hours of online instruction plus 10 hours of outside practice) that will challenge you to improve your skills.
- Develop reading, writing and legal analysis skills for professional and academic settings
- Learn and practice legal vocabulary and grammar
- Practice reading and briefing legal cases
- Analyze case hypotheticals and solve legal problems
- Write a legal memo, client letter and legal essay exam
- Present legal oral arguments
- Create a group project
- Engage in group work with other participants from around the world
Outcomes*
- Improve your legal reading, writing, vocabulary and analysis skills
- Receive valuable individual attention during the course
- Meet and interact with classmates from around the world
*Topics and Outcomes subject to minor revision.
Instructors
Learn from Roberta Ward, JD, former administrative judge, experienced practicing lawyer, and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher
Designed for Professionals Like You
English for Legal Professionals is designed for intermediate to advanced level English speakers interested in improving their English language skills for success in legal-oriented careers. Participants include practicing attorneys, judges, pre-LL.M. students, business professionals, and those preparing for the Orientation in U.S.A. Law program.
Preparation for LL.M. and/or Orientation in U.S.A. Law
The UC Davis LL.M. program is taught entirely in English. Therefore, the English for Legal Professionals program is ideal preparation for those who wish to improve their English language skills before beginning the LL.M. at the UC Davis School of Law or elsewhere.
When
Next session dates coming soon.
Program is two weeks of Monday-Friday real-time sessions 5-7 p.m. Pacific
(Or, at your convenience, through recorded class sessions each day)
Online Platforms
Zoom and the UC Davis learning management system
Tuition
Tuition: U.S. $700*
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Certificates and Credits
All participants will receive a certificate of completion if they attend class regularly.
Deadline to Apply
Apply by the first day of class (end of business on July 13, 2020, Pacific time)
How to Apply
Apply online