English for Specific Purposes
Parallel courses (with more than one group) have the same content, but different time and location. Courses with an exclamation mark (!) can also be attended by University of Graz staff members and external participants.
| No. | Title | Hours/Level | Content | |
| 935.003 | Legal English 1 – Group A, Online | 2 hrs, B2 and up | ||
In today’s world English has become the dominant language of international business and legal relations. The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally is a fundamental skill of the practising lawyer as you need up-to-date and accurate legal English in order to meet the challenges of work. Lawyers need to practice the skill of explaining complicated issues to non-lawyers. The aim of this course is to: • introduce legal English and demonstrate how it differs from standard English • provide guidance on various vocabulary and grammar issues that can cause difficulties in expressing basic legal concepts and constructions of legal English • raise awareness of the style and register used in legal letters and contractual documents. Topics covered: Study of Law, Contract Law, Tort & Criminal Law, Company Law.
