ENGLISH FOR LEGAL
PROFESSIONALS AND LAW
STUDENTS
CENTRE FOR ENGLISH TEACHING
ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR ENGLISH
TEACHING (CET)
CET is part of the University of
Sydney, providing a variety of English language
programs. Our friendly and caring
learning environment will make studying
at Sydney a worthwhile experience. We are located
on the Universitys main campus and our
classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-
art audiovisual technology.
ENGLISH FOR LAW AT A
GLANCE
Development and usage of legal vocabulary
Engage in discussions and make
presentations
Apply legal reading and analysis to complex information and negotiating. Learn to prepare effective
text
Learn to write legal letters, papers and arguments and prepare legal reports.
reports
Learn about the Australian legal system
Participate in field trips
Invest in your professional development,
prepare for postgraduate study or improve
your chances of employment in the legal
industry!
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed for qualified legal professionals or law
students who want to develop the language skills required
for practice as a commercial lawyer in an English-speaking
environment.
The program can be tailored to meet your English language
needs at intermediate or advanced level. Furthermore you can
use it in preparation for international law exams as it equips
you with the academic skills required to succeed.
You can choose to focus on a specific law discipline such as
commercial law, company law, employment law, copyright law,
litigation or criminal law. You will also gain an understanding
about the legal system in Australia, look at its bodies of law and
get an overview of the structure of Australian government.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
Improve your speaking, listening, writing and reading skills
through paraphrasing, expressing opinions, requesting
presentations, understand complex law texts, present
Case study scenarios and role-plays will give you ample
opportunities to practice English speaking skills required to
communicate effectively with clients and professionals in a
globalised business environment.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, INDUSTRY VISITS AND FIELD TRIPS SAMPLE TIMETABLE
You will get the opportunity to buiild your knowledge about the
Australian legal system through targeted industry visits to law Morning Afternoon
organisations, government institutions and juidiciary courts.
English language component Industry visits
CET can include specialised workshops delivered by the and educational
University of Sydney, Faculty of Law or can arrange for you to activities
audit a lecture run by the Faculty. Monday Introduction to the Australian Visit to Faculty
In addition you can participate in visits to places of cultural legal system of Law and Law
Library
interest or which showcase Australian culture, society and Making comparisons
history. Describing a courts system
Tuesday Forming a company in Australia Visit to NSW
and company law Parliament House
Explaining a procedure
CUSTOMISED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Presenting a company
Customised programs are the flexible way to study. The program
can be customised to include: Wednesday Introduction to contract Free afternoon
formation and negotiating
meetings with the University of Sydney Faculty of contracts
Law
Negotiating expressions/verbs
customised workshops and professional development
seminars Thursday Understanding a lease or Cultural excursion:
tenancy agreement
opportunity for interaction with local students and other Visit to the
Case study and discussion Australian Museum
CET international students
Friday Employment Law Field visit to local
mentoring and peer observation court
Anti-discrimination and unfair
academic skills such as critical thinking, critical review, dismissal
research skills, developing an argument.
Writing an incident report

ENQUIRE NOW!
ASK US FOR A QUOTE
E cet.corporateenglish@sydney.edu.au
T +61 2 9036 7900

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

CUSTOMISED PROGRAMS UNIT
T +61 2 9036 7900

E cet.corporateenglish@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/cet/customised_programs

ABN 15 211 513 464 CRICOS 00026A & 01019C