Course Duration
- One month – 8 lessons
- Group I: 30 September – 24 October 2024
- Group II: 4 November – 28 November 2024
- Group III: 2 December – 26 December 2024
Course Schedule
- Twice a week
- Mondays & Thursdays
- 11:30-13:00 (Georgian Time – UTC+4)
Course Type
Online lessons
Number of Students
Max. 4 students in a class
Price
390 GEL (8 lessons)
A special price applies to students of the universities listed below – 320 GEL:
- Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
- Grigol Robakhidze University
- Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
- Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
- Shota Meskhia State Teaching University of Zugdidi
- Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
Requirements
- English Level: B1
- Good internet connection
Course Topics
Writing legal letter and emails
- Dates: American and British styles
- Salutation: Salutation phrases; forms of salutation based on relevant situations; American and British forms of salutation
- Complimentary close: Complimentary close phrases; ; forms of complimentary close based on relevant situations; American and British forms of complimentary close
- Subject line: Importance of the subject line; placement of a subject line (especially in official letters); methods for choosing an appropriate subject line
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The body of the letter/email: purpose, tone, register, structure, clarity, accuracy, connection between paragraphs; length; structure; content
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Important terms, phrases and collocation to write a letter/email
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Common mistakes made when writing a letter or email and their prevention
Course intended outcomes
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Students will expand their vocabulary and become familiar with common legal phrases, terms, and collocations used in legal correspondence
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Students will hone their writing skills, learning to craft clear, concise, and coherent legal correspondence
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Students will develop effective communication skills, enabling them to convey complex legal concepts and information with clarity and precision
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Students will cultivate a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in dates, salutations, closing statements, and other essential components of legal letters and emails
- Students will learn to tailor their communication style to different audiences and contexts, whether they are writing to clients, colleagues, or other stakeholders
- Students will improve skills in proofreading and editing, enabling them to identify and correct errors in their writing for clarity and accuracy.
- Students will gain confidence in their ability to navigate legal correspondence effectively, empowering them to communicate with assurance and authority
We use the following Teaching Materials
- Natasha Costello, Louise Kulbicki: Practical English Language Skill for Lawyers: Impoving Your Legal English, Routledge, 2023
- Catherine Mason: The Lawyer’s English Language Coursebook, TOLES Legal, 3rd Edition, 2021
- YouTube-Videos
- Authentic materials
Certificate
Students will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
Enrollment
For enrollment, email us at info@cll.ge, contact us on our social media, or call us at + 995 551 28 00 26.