Course Details

by Adv Krithika

Advanced Professional Certification in Legal English and Linguistics

This Course is designed to equip legal professionals, law students, and individuals engaged in the legal sector with a comprehensive understanding of the unique language skills required in the field of law. This course not only focuses on the technical aspects of legal English but also provides hands-on training with realistic, day-to-day conversations and practical examples.

Participants will gain proficiency in navigating legal documents, proceedings, and client interactions while developing the ability to apply legal language effectively in real-world scenarios. By exploring grammar, legal terminology, and communication techniques, this course ensures that participants can confidently engage in legal writing, drafting, and verbal communication with clarity and precision.

 

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the Role of Legal English: Gain a deep understanding of the importance of legal English and the differences between general and legal English, ensuring clarity and precision in legal contexts.

Master Legal Grammar: Develop strong command over English grammar with a special focus on its application in legal documents, including verbs, tenses, punctuation, and more.

Enhance Legal Writing and Drafting Skills: Apply the principles of effective legal writing to produce clear, structured, and precise legal documents while avoiding common pitfalls in legal drafting.

Use Key Legal Terminology: Learn the precise usage of key legal terms, phrases, and adverbial/adjective structures to enhance the accuracy and formality of legal language.

Improve Legal Communication: Apply legal English in practical settings such as courtroom proceedings, client counseling, negotiations, and business meetings, ensuring effective communication in all professional scenarios.

Learn Context-Specific Phrases: Master the specific legal English phrases used in affidavits, written statements, contracts, legal notices, and other legal documents.

Refine Oral Communication Skills: Develop effective oral communication skills for legal professionals, focusing on language used in courtroom proceedings, client meetings, and negotiations.

Engage in Practical Legal Exercises: Apply learned concepts in practical exercises, enhancing skills in real-life legal contexts.

 

Course Details:

Mode: Self-paced

Course Duration: 3 months from the date of enrolment

Fees: Free

Language: English

Access: 24/7 online access

Modules: 08 Modules

Learning Materials: Video lectures, Assessment, and assignments

Assignment: descriptive type of answering at the end of each module

Assessment: both descriptive and objective type of answering at the end of course

Feedback: Regular feedback on assignments and projects

Certification: E-Certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course and completing both assessment and assignment. Hardcopy of the E-Certificate will be shared on payment of additional fee for the same.

Support: Mentor Q&A sessions via WhatsApp and other platforms

Prerequisites: Anyone who is interested

Enrolment: Open enrolments start at any time

Cancelation and other Policies: As per Terms and Conditions

 

This is a self-paced course. After successful enrolment, you can start the course. Once enrolled the course should be completed within 03 months from the date of enrolment. If not, then the enrolment will be cancelled. An E-Certificate will be awarded within 24 business hours after submitting the assessment. The assessment consists of two phases carrying 50% of marks each. The first phase occurs at the end of each module. Please ensure you watch the entire video. Answers can be handwritten or typed. Scan (ensuring good clarity and alignment) or convert them to PDF and upload them to the provided Google Form. The second phase of the assessment will be conducted via the Google Form provided.

P.S. Completion of the assessment is mandatory for obtaining certification. In cases of excessive plagiarism, the Institute reserves the right to require the student to re-attempt the assessment.

 



Details


Module 1: Legal English and its Importance in the Legal Profession

Legal English

Importance of Legal English

Differences between legal English and General English

 

Module 2: English Grammar with special reference to Legal English

Verbs and adverbs

Noun and Adjectives

Tenses

Singular/Plural Forms

Punctuation

Articles

 

Module 3: Legal Writing and Drafting

Principles of effective legal writing

Structuring legal Sentences

Common pitfalls in legal drafting to be avoided

 

Module 04: Key legal terms, phrases, and contexts

Legal Terms

Role of Adverbs and Adjectives in Legal English

Usage of Accurate Terminologies

Phrasal verbs

 

Module 5: Application of Legal English

Key Expressions for Conditional Statements

Avoid Problem Modifier

One-word Substitutions

Coordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions

 

Module 06: Legal English Phrases

Legal Idioms

Affidavit-Specific Legal English Phrases

Written Statement-Specific Legal English Phrases

Plaint Specific Legal English Phrases

Contract Specific Legal English Phrases

Legal Notice Specific Legal English Phrases

 

Module 7: Oral Communication for Legal Professionals

Effective courtroom communication

Courtroom Proceedings Specific Legal English Phrases

Language for client counselling and professional meetings

Negotiation Specific Legal English Phrases

Client Communications Specific Legal English Phrases

Business Meeting Specific Legal English Phrases

 

Module 08: Practical Exercise

No Criminal Case/Offense Affidavit

Exercises


Adv Krithika is a passionate First-Generation Advocate who discovered the love for law by chance, making it the cornerstone of her life. Today for her Law isn’t just a profession but a way of life.

With an LL.M in Criminal Law, an LL.M in Business Law, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice. She believes that experience is the best teacher and diversity is its classroom. Her diverse career spans startups, universities, and prestigious law firms, MNC, enriching her expertise across various work cultures. As a dedicated educator, she has shared their industry knowledge through roles in multiple NGOs across the country.

At the Indian Institute of Industrial and Professional Studies, she mentors law students and professionals, inspiring a love for lifelong learning. With over 8 years of experience, she believes in the boundless pursuit of knowledge, always striving to surpass yesterday’s achievements, embrace tomorrow’s challenges, and live her best today.