On July 22, 2024, the Center for Legal Language and Grigol Robakidze University, with the support of the USAID Rule of Law Program, held the final event of a project aimed at raising the level of knowledge of legal English in the regions of Georgia.
The event featured welcome speeches from Mamuka Tavkhelidze, Rector of Grigol Robakidze University and a representative from the USAID Rule of Law Program Deputy Chief of Party, Herb Bowman. Khatia Tandilashvili, the project’s trainer, discussed the implemented activities and their outcomes.
Khatia Tandilashvili trained thirteen lecturers from six regional universities in Western and Eastern Georgia through this project. The partner universities included: the Batumi branch of Grigol Robakidze University, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Shota Meskhia Zugdidi State University, Akaki Tsereteli State University (Kutaisi), Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University, and Samtskhe-Javakheti State University.
Participants in the training program acquired knowledge in various fields and issues of law, such as the legal profession, human rights, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, constitutional law, European law, international law, contract law, commercial law, labor law, banking law, intellectual property law, and more. The lecturers also deepened their understanding of key legal English terminologies and phrases, were exposed to modern teaching methodologies and textbooks, and prepared comprehensive syllabi based on new textbooks and authentic materials. Furthermore, at almost all universities, the module ‘Legal English’ will be taught over two semesters
As a result of the improved qualifications of the lecturers, university students will have the opportunity to master professional legal English at a high level, becoming competitive lawyers in both the domestic and international job markets. They will also be able to produce high-standard scientific papers.
The project, supported by the USAID Rule of Law Program, has contributed to the formation of close relationships between universities. This is important for sharing experiences, exchanging information, and implementing joint activities in the future. CLL is delighted to be involved in such a significant project.
