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Specialised Diploma in Legal Studies


Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), one of the most highly-accredited business Schools and English colleges in England, offers international students the opportunity to study English, while also studying legal English and learning the concepts and skills required for a career related to law and the legal profession.

The BBSI Diploma course in Legal Studies is designed for students with an English language level
equivalent to IELTS 5.5/CEFR B2.  This 36-week study option places emphasis initially on developing
business communication skills, prior to the introduction of more specialised management and
business topics.  The course leads to a BBSI Diploma in Legal Studies, an NCFE Certificate in
Communication & Business Skills, and an NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies.  Students also have
the opportunity to prepare for the ILEC examination, and an English or business English examination.
 
Professional Qualifications.  In addition to gaining BBSI and NCFE awards, students can prepare for the 
University of Cambridge ESOL International Legal English Certificate (ILEC).  BBSI is an accredited
ILEC Examination Centre and preparation for the ILEC examination is included within the course
syllabus.  For students intending to undertake the optional ILEC examination, we would recommend
a minimum of 12 weeks' preparation prior to the examination date. 
 
Additional English and Business English Qualifications.  Students will also have the option to prepare
for up to 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications: the First Certificate in English
(FCE) , the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) , or the Business English Certificate (BEC)
.  Students wishing to take one of these examinations are recommended to study for a full 12 weeks
prior to the examination, to maximise their chances of success.  Alternatively, students can opt to join
our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit their needs.

Course Outline:

      Minimum English-Language Entry Level.  IELTS 5.5/CEFR B2.
Course Duration.  36 weeks
Course Code.  DLS

Main Course Entry Dates.  Sep, Jan, Apr or Jul; however, flexible entry dates are available
for these courses (term dates 2011/12).

Minimum Age.  17 years.

Award.  Academic achievement is ascertained by means of continuous assessment. 
BBSI Diploma in Legal Studies
NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills
NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies
Optional External Examinations+.  Additional examination fees apply.  
 
      University of Cambridge ILEC (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)
 
Course Structure & Content.  A minimum of 36 weeks' study is required, comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours total) weekly.  Course breakdown is as follows:

      Term 1
 
            20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
           10 weekly lessons in English Language 
                 (selected from one of the following options):
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE 
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
                 *  English Language Workshop (ELW)
 
      Terms 2 & 3
 20 lessons weekly in Legal Studies 
 10 weekly lessons in English Language 
       (selected from one of the following options):
                   * preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE 
                   * preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
                   * preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
                   * English Language Workshop (ELW)
Course Elements.  The Certificate and the Higher-Certificate courses provide training in legal studies and English language, while the full Diploma course provides students with the 3 main components: legal studies, business communication and English-language development.  The Legal Studies syllabus incorporates specialised elements within the following topics:
 
      *  introduction to UK & EU law
      *  conflict of laws
      *  commercial, consumer & employment law
      *  international trade in outline
      *  competition policy
      *  partnership law
      *  intellectual property
      *  current affairs & the law
      *  law of tort, including physical injury & econimic loss
      *  introduction to international & human rights law
      *  money laundering
      *  sale of goods law
      *  contract law
      *  company law (shares, capital, legal entities, etc)
      *  corporate & criminal responsibility
      *  history of legal language
      
      International Legal English Certificate Preparation
            *  drafting legal documents & letters
            *  understanding legal documents
            *  legal negotiations
            *  client interviews 
            *  role play
            *  avoiding 'legalese'     
 
Course Visits.  Visits to Bournemouth Magistrates', Crown & County Courts, the Supreme Court, the Old Bailey, & the Royal Courts of Justice, London, are included in the course syllabus.  These visits are strictly subject to availability, however, and there may be additional costs involved                    
      Course Objectives.  The course objectives are to:
      *  Provide students with the specialised language of law to enable them to communicate 
            effectively in an international legal environment.
      *  Enable students to develop a sound understanding of current theory & practice in 
            all aspects of international law.
      *  Facilitate the development of effective business English communication skills.
      *  Ensure students build appropriate vocabulary related to business and law.
      *  Provide preparation for an internationally recognised legal English qualification.
 
Course Syllabus.  Students seeking to start the 36 week Diploma course in January or
July would follow weeks 1-12, weeks 13-24 and weeks 25-36 of the syllabus outlined in
the course description, whilst those commencing the same course in either September
or April would study weeks 1-12, weeks 25-36 and weeks 13-24.
The following versions of the Legal Studies course are also available:
                      
            Specialised Certificate in Legal Studies
            Specialised Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies

BBSI courses are carefully designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, while developing their professional communication skills and professional knowledge in academic, vocational or professional context, in the specialised subject of their choice. Students therefore have the flexibility to focus on either academic or vocational progression, depending on their personal training needs and particular learning objectives.

 Download a PDF of the BBSI Specialised Courses in Legal Studies.
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The following specialised Diploma courses are also available at BBSI:
+ Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.