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Legal English Language Certificate - Level 1 (LELC 1) - CPD - Law School Online

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Summary

Price
£250 inc VAT
Or £41.67/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
2 months · Self-paced
Access to content
2 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
16 CPD hours / points
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Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

LAW SCHOOL - ONLINE - LEGAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE - LEVEL 1

COURSE OVERVIEW

  • Many law & business students aspire to work in international law firms or companies where a good grasp of written English is essential.
  • Employees/students/business executives may be able to write but have problems connecting their words with the correct 'articles' such as 'a'/'an'/'the' and they also have never-ending issues with 'prepositions' such as 'on'/'in'/'to' or 'since'/'from' or 'to'.
  • This course is practical and designed to assist students with their written English skills.
  • This course constitutes 6 hours of CPD.
  • We start by providing students with an overview of the correct use of articles and prepositions both in a general English and legal English context.
  • The course then moves on to provide students with an overview of the importance of correct punctuation; another key skill in drafting.
  • We introduce some legal terminology and emphasise the importance of its use.
  • By the end of the course students will know how to draft simple letters in English.
  • Optional - Upon successful completion of the course the student has the option to view part of a criminal case with a lawyer. The lawyer will ask the student questions after the hearing to test the student's understanding. The Old Bailey visit is optional and the student will have to pay for any travel expenses to the Old Bailey including any accommodation costs if the student does not live in London.

A separate fee of £15 is charged for the certificate.

CPD

16 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

COURSE CONTENTS

  • The use of articles: 'a', 'an' & 'the' including the non-use of articles (both in a general & legal context)
  • The use of common prepositions and idioms
  • The correct use of some punctuation
  • Legal terminology including the use of simple English when communicating with clients
  • How to start drafting letters in English
  • The structure & contents letters

HOW THE COURSE IS DELIVERED

  1. Presentation slides are used to deliver the course
  2. Material supporting each lesson is provided
  3. During the lesson(s) practical exercises will be provided to students to consolidate their understanding
  4. Quizzes are provided
  5. Students can contact the tutor for any clarification(s)
  6. A certificate of completion is awarded upon completion of the course

Who is this course for?

  • Any law or business student whose native language is not English and would like to improve their English starting from the basics
  • Any lawyer whose first language is not English who need help with their English and need to start from the basics
  • Anyone who has an interest in law and is working in an environment where they work in law and needs help with their knowledge of legal English
  • Students who require help with their English
  • Students who have an interest in studying law and whose first language is not English

Requirements

A basic understanding of English

Career path

The LELC - level 1 course will give students more confidence when they apply for positions that require a basic knowledge of English, legal English and how to draft simple letters.

Career paths could be:

a) a legal assistant; or

b) a lawyer

c) a legal secretary

d) a paralegal

e) a Legal Executive

The above positions will require students to take exams in the relevant sectors.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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