Summer Course in Legal Studies & Business Skills

Course Duration.  2-12 weeks

Minimum English Entry Level.  Equivalent to a minimum of IELTS 6.0, or CEFR B2/C1

 

Course Code.  LBS

 

Course Structure.   

      *  20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in legal studies
      * 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in business skills 

Entry Dates.  The course dates for 2012 are 2 July - 21 September 2012.

Minimum Age.  17 years

Awards.  BBSI Certificate in Legal Studies & Business Skills

Optional Examination. 

 

      University of Cambridge ILEC (examination dates)†

Course Structure & Content.  Training focuses on the development of legal concepts and legal knowledge, and is designed to enable students to develop appropriate legal vocabulary and terminology, as well as those communication skills required within the legal profession.  The course combines current legal practice and legal issues and includes targeted case studies.

  Legal Studies Components 
      *  introduction to UK & EU law
      *  public international law
      *  conflict of laws
      *  commercial & consumer law
      *  law of sale of goods
      *  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

   Visits
      *  visits to Bournemouth Magistrates' and Crown Courts.  The Royal Courts of Justice 
            and the Old Bailey in London are included in the course syllabus.  Please note 
            however that these are strictly subject to availability and there may be additional 
            costs involved.   

Business Skills Components.  The business skills components provide additional professional skills practice, which are aimed at developing more effective communication skills for the business environment.  The teaching materials are largely authentic and are based on real-life case studies.  Designed to build confidence through activities such as discussions, role-play and simulations, the skills covered each week will be selected from the following:

  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 Objectives

      *  to develop an understanding of current legal theory & practice
      *  to build appropriate vocabulary in the field of law

      *  to acquire a sound & professional understanding of international & 
            commercial law & legal procedures

      *  to develop English language communication skills & legal English

      *  to acquire practical business communication skills relevant to the
          modern working environment

Learning Outcomes.  Participants with good attendance who 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 international 
law, business law and legal systems and procedures.

Course Fees

      LBS - £280.00 weekly 

 

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

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.

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• 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