UNIcert III/2 Englisch der Rechtswissenschaft - Einzelansicht

PLEASE NOTE: If you are allocated a spot in the course, you must be present on the first day to secure your place. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, please contact the course instructor as soon as possible.

Course title / Kursbezeichnung

UNIcert III/2 English for Law /// Englisch der Rechtswissenschaft

Requirements / Voraussetzungen

Completion of the course UNIcert III/1 ”English for Law”

Course description / Kursbeschreibung

The focus of the course is the further development of professional language and communication skills for use in a legal context. Topics include contract drafting, redlining and negotiation, client interviews, alternative dispute resolution and the use of plain English in a legal context. The four key skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are developed and tested.

On successful completion students will receive a UNIcert certificate to prove their level at C1 CEFR.

Materials / Material

All materials will be provided via Moodle.

Testing / Leistungserfassung

4 tests: reading, writing, speaking, listening (at the end of the lecture period)

Credits / LP

UNIcert III (C1 level) certificate and 6 credits (Leistungspunkte) or 6 ECTS points if these requirements are met: 80 % attendance and active course participation; a score of at least 55% in each section of the UNIcert III exam.