First, we will discuss the syllabus, the general content of the course and the teaching methodology. Then, we will address the following questions: What makes Legal English difficult? Why is it important to know legal terminology? Why does Legal English contain Latin terms? What is a legal system and what fields of law are there? Reading: - Krois - Linder, International Legal English, (Cambridge University Press 2011), p. 8 – 19. - Haigh, International Legal English, (Routledge Taylor & Francis 2021), pg. 3 –12.

This topic focuses on the importance of language and punctuation in law, as well as on sentence structure, writing dates, numbers and citations in the legal field. Reading: - Haigh, International Legal English, (Routledge Taylor & Francis 2021), pg. 37 – 60.

This topic provides an overview of terminology related to contract formation, remedies for breach of contract, and damages. Reading: - Krois - Linder, International Legal English, (Cambridge University Press 2011), p. 64 – 68; 72 – 81, 88 - 91. - Krois - Linder, Introduction to International Legal English, Student’s Book (Cambridge University Press 2008), pg. 18 – 27.

This topic provides an overview of terminology related to tort law and types of torts. In addition, special attention goes to related attorney – client written communication. Reading: - Krois - Linder, Introduction to International Legal English, Student’s Book (Cambridge University Press 2008), pg. 28 – 38.

This topic focuses on criminal law, types of crimes, punishments, cause and effect ect. In addition, special attention goes to terminology related to criminal procedural law. Reading: - Krois - Linder, Introduction to International Legal English, Student’s Book (Cambridge University Press 2008), pg. 39 – 49.

This topic provides an overview of civil courts and civil procedure rules in England and the U.S. Among others, the students will learn how to draft an injunction order in the context of civil litigation. Reading: - William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law (Pearson Education Limited, 2005), pg. 59 – 65. - Helen Gubby, English Legal Terminology – Legal Concepts in Language (Eleven International Publishing, 2016, 4th ed.), pg. 49 - 70.

This topic focuses on types of evidence, the burden of proof in civil procedure, and evidence in criminal procedure in the UK. Reading: - Helen Gubby, English Legal Terminology – Legal Concepts in Language (Eleven International Publishing, 2016, 4th ed.), pg. 59 – 61. - Information on criminal cases and evidence in the UK, available at https://www.cps.gov.uk/about-cps/how-a-criminal-case-works.

The students will receive extracts of several legal texts and will answer a set of questions on each of them. Reading: In preparation for this assignment, the students should review all the materials discussed in class, in the first seven sessions of the course.

With a focus on spoken Legal English, the materials discuss negotiation styles and strategies, qualities of good negotiators, how to prepare for negotiations etc. Reading: - Haigh, International Legal English, (Routledge Taylor & Francis 2021), pg. 254-285.

This topic introduces litigation, arbitration and mediation, as the most used methods of dispute resolution. Reading: Krois - Linder, Introduction to International Legal English, Student’s Book (Cambridge University Press 2008), pg. 83 – 93.

In this session students will learn about cross – examination, advocacy preparation and preparation of brief to counsel. In addition, the students will working on the drafting of legal documents. Readings: - William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law (Pearson Education Limited, 2005), pg. 90 – 101. - Haigh R., Legal English, (5th ed. Routledge Taylor & Francis 2018) 148 – 163.

This topic focuses on the stages of a court hearing and the related terminology. More concretely, the students will learn the structure of a civil trial, how to prepare for witness examination, and the ways in which a lawyer should address the court. Reading: - Haigh, International Legal English, (Routledge Taylor & Francis 2021), pg. 249-254. - William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, Legal English How to Understand and Master the Language of Law (Pearson Education Limited, 2005), pg. 134 – 136.

The students will simulate a court hearing on the assigned hypothetical cases. Reading: No new materials.

Open book exam, in written form. Students will receive a mix of different exercises that will measure their knowledge in relation to comprehension, drafting and legal analysis (within the scope of the materials studied). Reading: No new readings.