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Professional English Certificate for Lawyers

This course aims to expand students' knowledge of Common Law and improve their communication skills, especially in the legal English area.

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This English course covers legal topics such as commercial law, debtor-creditor law, and intellectual property law, helping students develop the necessary vocabulary and communication skills to work in a legal environment.

Curriculum

The Practice of Law

Week 1

In this week, students will learn the necessary vocabulary and language skills needed to understand and communicate effectively in the field of law. They will learn about different types of law, legal processes, and legal systems. They will also practice common legal scenarios such as negotiations, contracts, and legal correspondence.

Sale of Goods

Week 2

During this week, students will focus on the vocabulary and language related to the sale of goods. They will study the legal principles and concepts related to buying and selling goods, such as contracts, warranties, and consumer protection laws. They will also practice reading and drafting legal documents related to the sale of goods.

Intellectual Property and Debtor-Creditor

Week 3

In this week, students will learn about two important legal areas: intellectual property and debtor-creditor law. They will study the legal concepts related to intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights. They will also learn about debtor-creditor law, including bankruptcy, collection, and foreclosure. Through practice exercises, students will improve their ability to read and write legal documents related to these areas.

Competition Law and Transnational Commercial Law

Week 4

During the final week, students will study two additional legal areas: competition law and transnational commercial law. They will learn about the laws that regulate business competition, such as antitrust laws, and how these laws apply to different types of businesses. They will also study transnational commercial law, which deals with legal issues that arise when doing business across borders. Students will practice reading and writing legal documents related to these areas to improve their language skills and comprehension.

Frequent questions

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Where are you based?

Our offices are located in Kigali, Rwanda. All programs offered are presented in-person and online, therefore you can complete a course from home or on the go; you just need a stable internet connection and enough time to complete your course.

What support will my employees have?

Your employees will receive personalized support from their Head Tutor and Success Adviser throughout their learning journey to ensure course completion and learning gain. The Head Tutor offers academic support and responds to queries relating to the course material, and the Success Adviser assists with administrative queries such as extensions or possible challenges when uploading assignments.

What are my payment options?

We have a few payment options available for companies that enable flexibility to meet your budgeting needs. One of our payment methods includes tokens – this is credit that can be purchased at any time and redeemed towards courses for employees to ensure that you can plan ahead and budget for your team’s ongoing training. If you want to find out more about any of our payment options or you want to know which you qualify for, please get in contact with an account manager via info@biu.education

What happens if I do not submit my employees to a certain course date in time? Can we take the next course?

Yes, the courses run throughout the year and we can schedule your team to be a part of the next course presentation. Your account manager can help resolve any other queries in this regard.

Can I see how my employees are doing? How can I track their progress?

Your account manager will provide you with performance reporting of your employees showing their progress, grades, and overall performance on the course.

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