University Foundation Extended Diploma Course in Legal Studies

48-week, study option enables participants to develop Academic Study Skills  and undertake additional IELTS Examination Preparation, prior to moving on to business communication skills, and more specialised legal studies in the latter stages of the course.  This course leads to a BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Legal Studies, an NCFE Certificate in Communication and Business Skills, and an NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies.  Students will also have the opportunity to sit the IELTS Academic Examination as often as required and the University of Cambridge ESOL International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)  on the dates specified on the Examinations page. 

UK University Placement. Students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at UK universities, and are given full assistance with the UK university application process. All Foundation students who successfully complete their course are assured of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI.

Extended Diploma Course

Minimum English Entry Level.  IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2

Course Duration.  48 weeks

Course Designation.  DEULS

Main Course Entry Dates. January, March, June or September (term dates 2011)

Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)

Minimum Age. 17 years

Course Structure & Content.  Students study for 4 academic terms (48 weeks), and for 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly

 

    Term 1 

           30 weekly lessons in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
                 Preparation, comprising:
                       10 lessons weekly in grammar & functions
                         2 lessons weekly in vocabulary development
                         4 lessons weekly in reading & writing skills
                         4 lessons weekly in speaking, listening & pronunciation skills
                       10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS 
                             Examination Preparation

            Term 2

     20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills 
     10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
           Preparation

            Terms 3 & 4 

     20 lessons weekly in Legal Studies

     10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
           Preparation

Awards:

BBSI University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies
NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills
NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

Optional Examinations+

University of Cambridge ESOL, ILEC+
IELTS [Academic]+
 

 +(Additional examination fees apply)

Course Elements. The full Diploma and Extended Diploma courses provide students with
4 main components, which are elements of legal studies, elements of business communication, academic study skills and IELTS examination preparation.  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

      *  partnership law

      *  intellectual law

      *  current affairs & the law

      *  law of tort, including physical injury & economic loss

      *  introduction to international & human rights law

      *  money laundering

      *  sale of goods law

      *  contract law

      *  company law (shares, capital, legal entities, etc)

      *  corporate law & criminal responsibility

      *  history of legal language

      

International Legal English Certificate Preparation

      *  drafting legal documents & letters
      *  understanding legal documents

      *  legal negotiations

      *  clients interviews    

      *  role play

      *  avoiding 'legalese'

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 University Foundation Courses in Legal Studies.

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The following University Foundation Extended Diploma courses are also available at BBSI:

• Management & Business Administration 
• Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
• Finance & Financial Services
• Hospitality Management & Tourism
• Science, Mathematics & IT