Summer Course in Legal Studies & Business Skills

The BBSI summer course in Legal Studies & Business Skills comprises a study programme of 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly.  The course is designed for those with a minimum English language level equivalent to IELTS [Academic] 6.0/CEFR B2, who wish to improve their legal English and business skills.  Training focuses on developing students' understanding of legal concepts, vocabulary and skills, as well as professional communication skills.  The course combines current legal and business issues with targeted case studies.  This course also includes 10 lessons per week in professional skills practice, aimed at developing more effective communication skills for the business environment.  The teaching materials for the skills elements are largely authentic and are based on real-life case studies, designed to build confidence through activities such as discussions, role-plays and simulations.  Participants with good attendance who successfully complete all class work and assignments will be able to communicate effectively in English in a professional legal and business environment, and will acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of law in an international context.

Professional Qualifications.  BBSI is an Accredited Examination Centre for the University of Cambridge ESOL International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)+ .  Our summer course in Legal Studies & Business Skills includes preparation for the ILEC examination within the syllabus.  For students intending in the future to undertake the ILEC examination, however, we recommend a minimum of 12 weeks' preparation prior to their examination date.  

Minimum English-Language Entry Level.  IELTS 6.0/CEFR B2.

 

Course Code.  LBS.

Course Entry Dates.  Entry to this flexible course is weekly from July to September. The first entry date for 2012 is 2 July and the last entry date is 10 September.

Minimum Age.  17 years.

Awards.   Academic achievement is ascertained by means of continuous assessment.

 

      BBSI Certificate in Legal Studies & Business Skills.

Course Structure & Content.  A minimum of 2 weeks' study is required, comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours weekly).  Course breakdown is as follows:

 

      * 20 lessons weekly in Legal Studies.
      * 10 lessons weekly in Business Skills.

 

Course Elements.   The Legal Studies & Business Skills summer course incorporates specialised elements within the following topics:

 

      Legal Studies Components 
            *  introduction to UK & EU law
            *  public international law
            *  conflict of laws
            *  commercial & consumer law
             *  contract law     
            *  corporate criminal law
            *  human rights
            *  law & justice
            *  current affairs & the law

            Preparation for the International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) 
                  *  drafting legal documents & letters
                  *  understanding legal documents
                  *  legal negotiations 
                  *  client interviews
                  *  building specialist vocabulary & pronunciation skills

      Business Skills Components.  

            Writing 
                  *  e-mail
                  *  letters & memos
                  *  action minutes
                  *  effective reports
                  *  effective CVs
                  *  business profiles & structure
                  *  organograms

            Presentations
                  *  effective openings
                  *  structure & delivery
                  *  dealing with questions
                  *  using visual aids

            Meetings 
                  *  planning, organising & setting targets 
                  *  facilitating meetings
                  *  handling discussions
                  *  achieving consensus
                  *  networking & building relationships

            Telephoning 
                  *  taking & leaving messages
                  *  making arrangements
                  *  checking, clarifying & problem solving 
                  *  teleconferencing
                  *  customer support
                  *  making enquiries
                  *  formal & informal conversations

            Negotiating 
                  *  bidding & bargaining
                  *  win-win & closing 
                  *  diplomatic language
                  *  tactics
                  *  making a proposal

 

Course Visits.  Visits to Bournemouth Magistrates', Crown & County Courts, the Supreme Court, the Old Bailey, & the Royal Courts of Justice, London, will be included in the course syllabus where possible.  These visits are strictly subject to availability, however, and there may be additional costs involved.

Course Objectives.  The course objectives are to:      

      *  Develop English-language communication skills & legal English.
      *  Build appropriate vocabulary in the field of law. 
      *  Develop an understanding of current legal theory & practice.
      *  Develop an understanding of international & commercial law & legal procedures. 
      *  Provide a business communication skills programme relevant to the modern working 
               environment.

Course Fees.

      LBS - £280.00 weekly. 

 

+ Examination fess for external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.

• General English
• Academic English & IELTS Examination Preparation
• General English, Computing & IT Skills
• Communication & Business Skills
• International Business English
• Management
• Management & Business Skills
• Marketing
• Marketing & Business Skills
• Finance
• Finance & Business Skills
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills
• Legal Studies