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TOLES Foundation Certificate in Legal English Skills Why Attend Legal English is a different language from general English. Just as lawyers in any particular country write in a different language from other people in that country, so do English lawyers. Sentences are often structured differently in legal English. The words lawyers use are often centuries old and no longer commonly used in general English. New prepositions must be learned and practiced. When reading a commercial contract or a letter, there is new technical vocabulary to understand on every page. This course is designed to look at authentic rather than artificial legal context. For this reason, there is a strong focus upon practical and authentic tasks, and upon candidates having a good grasp of terminology from the outset. The course takes account of significant language reforms in the English legal system and the legal profession's continued movement towards clearer use of English as recommended on Legal Practice courses at all major UK universities and legal training centers. The Test of English Legal English Skills (TOLES) governing body is a member of the International Division of the Law Society of England and Wales. Multi-national companies such as Allen & Overy LLP, Baker and McKenzie, PWC, KPMG, Sony Ericsson, European Court of Justice, European Central Bank and many more use TOLES training and exams to prepare their law professionals whose first language is not English for the international legal challenges. On the final day of the course, participants will take their TOLES Exam to earn the TOLES Foundation Certificate in Legal English Skills. Course Methodology The course consists of group discussions as well as individual and team tasks. There will be writing exercises and practice exams at the end of each day, culminating in sitting the TOLES Foundation Exam on the final day of the course. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply correct legal vocabulary when communicating with clients/law professionals and will be familiar with modern legal writing style Recognize common mistakes in English and will be able to identify accurate prepositions and collocations within a legal context, particularly within the context of written contracts Differentiate between the English legal system and the American legal system Recognize improvements in their reading and comprehension skills of legal documents and demonstrate accurate written solutions within a legal context Target Audience This course is useful for law and legal professionals, translators, contract assistants and managers who already possess good general English and are now acquiring legal vocabulary, as well as those who are required to obtain a TOLES certification by their organization. Target Competencies Legal vocabulary and grammar Legal communication Legal comprehension skills Formal written contracts Note The Test of English Legal English Skills (TOLES) governing body is a member of the International Division of the Law Society of England and Wales. Multi-national companies such as Allen & Overy LLP, Baker and McKenzie, PWC, KPMG, Sony Ericsson, European Court of Justice, European Central Bank and many more use TOLES training and exams to prepare their law professionals whose first language is not English for the international legal challenges. The TOLES Foundation level exam tests Legal reading and writing. The focus of the exam is on testing the absolute linguistic accuracy required of lawyers in a modern international office. This means accuracy in two main areas: technical legal vocabulary, and grammar. Vocabulary from commercial deals, company documents, commercial contracts, intellectual property agreements, financial documents and forms of business are tested, as well as legal terminology from other areas. Upon passing the exam, participants will receive the TOLES Foundation Certificate. The Legal Profession Working in law Making a claim in civil court Areas of law Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice The Language of Banking A new bank account Working in a bank Loans Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice The Language of Contract Law A contract case More about precedent The elements of a contract The end of an offer What is consideration Contract and statute Going to court Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice The Language of Employment Law Being an employer An employment contract How can an employment contract end? Acting for an employee Acting for an employer An employment case Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice The Language of Tort Law What is the Law of Tort? Types of Tort The duty of care More about negligence A famous case in English law Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice Understanding Contracts - Part 1 The style of written contract Understanding formal expressions Understanding technical words Understanding archaic terms Understanding some common words The structure of a contract Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice The Language of Business Law Sole traders Partnerships A partnership agreement Limited liability partnerships Companies Public and private limited companies Incorporating a company Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice Modern Letter Writing The layout of a letter Dates Complimentary close References Subject lines The body of a letter Putting a letter together The register of letter writing The content of a letter Typical sentences in legal letters Letter writing clinic Correcting common mistakes in letter writing TOLES Foundation Exam practice The Language of Company Law Who runs a company Areas of company law Directors Company meetings Company finance - a case study Closing a company Insolvent companies Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam practice Understanding Contracts - Part 2 Some typical contract clauses Some important commercial vocabulary Termination clauses Intellectual property clauses Warranty, indemnity and force majeure clauses Vocabulary check TOLES Foundation Exam

Master the art of precise and effective legal communication with our comprehensive course on Legal English Writing. Explore legal research, perfect citation styles, and gain hands-on experience in drafting various legal documents. Elevate your skills in legal correspondence, memoranda, and specialized areas such as litigation and transactional writing. Unlock advanced techniques to excel in the intricate realm of legal language. Enhance your legal writing prowess and confidently navigate the complexities of the legal field.

In today's work environment, it is critical to have knowledge of paralegal, legal secretary, and office skills in addition to taking a specific course on UK employment law. Due to their complex nature, legal assistance positions-which paralegals frequently fill-require a deep comprehension of complex legal processes. This extensive Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law course sharpens students' ability to navigate the complexities of UK employment law while also providing them with the fundamental office skills they need. There are many career prospects in the UK for qualified paralegals and legal secretaries due to the increasing complexity of legal systems. People with these competencies typically earn between £25,000 and £35,000 a year, which is indicative of the high value that is put on their expertise. Completing this Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law course gives you a competitive edge in the job market in addition to improving your employability. Beyond the possibility of rich employment opportunities, the benefits include developing a thorough comprehension of legal nuances and guaranteeing a well-rounded skill set for success in the legal field. Key Features: This Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law Course Includes: This Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law is CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access Course Curriculum: Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law Course Module 1: Fundamentals of Legal Practice 1.1 Grasping the Paralegal Concept 1.2 Essential Legal Terminology 1.3 Refining Communication Skills for Paralegals 1.4 Adhering to Professional Conduct and Ethics in Paralegal Work Module 2: Legal Frameworks and Areas of Expertise 2.1 Exploring Criminal Law 2.2 Understanding Law of Contract & Tort Law 2.3 Navigating Property Law 2.4 Examining Contract & Business Law 2.5 Practicing Wills, Probate, and Estate Law 2.6 Engaging in Property Law & Conveyancing Practice Module 3: Administrative Proficiency in Legal Environments 3.1 Introduction to the Role of Legal Secretary 3.2 Developing Skills for Effective Administration 3.3 Enhancing Communication Abilities 3.4 Efficient Time Management Strategies 3.5 Utilizing Tools for Combatting Procrastination 3.6 Implementing Conflict Management Techniques Module 4: Essential Aspects of Employment Law 4.1 Grasping the Basics of Employment Law 4.2 Understanding the Legal Aspects of Recruitment 4.3 Analyzing Employment Contracts 4.4 Crafting an Employee Handbook 4.5 Navigating the Disciplinary Procedure Learning Outcomes: Paralegal Foundations: Understand paralegal concepts, key terms, and ethical practices effectively. Legal Framework Mastery: Demonstrate expertise in criminal, contract, property, and business law. Administrative Excellence: Develop legal secretary skills, efficient administration, and conflict management proficiency. Communication Proficiency: Master communication, both written and verbal, crucial for legal settings. Time Management Skills: Efficiently schedule tasks and utilize tools to combat procrastination effectively. Employment Law Understanding: Grasp basics, legal recruitment, contracts, handbooks, and disciplinary procedures in employment law. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Module 1: Fundamentals of Legal Practice 1:02:42 1: 1.1 Grasping the Paralegal Concept 14:10 2: 1.2 Essential Legal Terminology 10:46 3: 1.3 Refining Communication Skills for Paralegals 22:43 4: 1.4 Adhering to Professional Conduct and Ethics in Paralegal Work 15:03 Module 2: Legal Frameworks and Areas of Expertise 1:38:56 5: 2.1 Exploring Criminal Law 16:31 6: 2.2 Understanding Law of Contract & Tort Law 15:52 7: 2.3 Navigating Property Law 11:50 8: 2.4 Examining Contract & Business Law 34:55 9: 2.5 Practicing Wills, Probate, and Estate Law 07:57 10: 2.6 Engaging in Property Law & Conveyancing Practice 11:51 Module 3: Administrative Proficiency in Legal Environments 54:38 11: 3.1 Introduction to the Role of Legal Secretary 12:29 12: 3.2 Developing Skills for Effective Administration 09:18 13: 3.3 Enhancing Communication Abilities 16:21 14: 3.4 Efficient Time Management Strategies 04:20 15: 3.5 Utilizing Tools for Combatting Procrastination 04:21 16: 3.6 Implementing Conflict Management Techniques 07:49 Module 4: Essential Aspects of Employment Law 1:22:56 17: 4.1 Grasping the Basics of Employment Law 16:17 18: 4.2 Understanding the Legal Aspects of Recruitment 23:35 19: 4.3 Analyzing Employment Contracts 14:06 20: 4.4 Crafting an Employee Handbook 13:03 21: 4.5 Navigating the Disciplinary Procedure 13:55 22: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 23: Leave A Review 01:00 Who is this course for? This Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law. Moreover, this course is ideal for: Aspiring Paralegals and Legal Secretaries Individuals Pursuing Legal Administrative Roles Professionals Aiming to Enhance Legal Communication Skills Those Interested in Employment Law Essentials Individuals Seeking Administrative Excellence in Legal Environments Requirements There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law course. Career path After finishing this Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the the following Job sectors of Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Office Skills with UK Employment Law are: Paralegal Legal Secretary Office Administrator Human Resources Assistant Compliance Officer Certificates Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want This course will help you to get precision and clarity in legal communication. In this course, you will learn legal terminology, contract drafting and courtroom language. From effective legal writing to negotiation skills, this course will cover everything to make you capable of articulating complex legal concepts with accuracy. This course at a glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Get introduced to the language of contract law Understand the language of business and law Get to know the language of mergers and acquisitions Understand the contract language - legal referencing words and understanding clauses Know the language of contractual remedies Learn the language of real estate ( property law) Know the language of criminal law Understand the language of tort law ( civil responsibility) Learn the language of litigation ( court process) Know how to connect or to link words Understand professional email writing Learn meetings and negotiations Why Legal English Course right for you? This comprehensive online course will give you a broad understanding of commercial law part 1 components such as contract law, the language of contractual remedies, and contract language that includes legal referencing words and understanding clauses. You will be introduced to commercial law part 2 components - the language of business and company law, the language of mergers and acquisitions, and the language of intellectual property. In addition, this course will help you understand the essential non-commercial law elements, such as the language of criminal law, tort law, and litigation. By the end of the course, you will have solid knowledge in commercial and non-commercial law elements and gain the required skills to practice legal professionally. This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website. Legal English Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Commercial Law Part 1: Contract Law Introduction to the Language of Contract law Language of Contractual Remedies Contract Language - Legal Referencing Words Contract Language - Understanding Clauses Commercial Law Part 2: Business Formation & Restructuri9ng and Property Law Introduction to the Language of Business and Company Law Introduction to the Language of Mergers & Acquisitions Introduction to the Language of Intellectual Property Introduction to the Language of Real Estate (Property) Law Most Essential Non-Commercial Law Introduction to the Language of Criminal Law Introduction to the Language of Tort Law (Civil Responsibility) Introduction to the Language of Litigation (Court Process) Practical Legal/professional Skills & Final Exam Connecting (Or Linking) Words (Professional) Email Writing Meetings and Negotiating Who should take this course? This comprehensive legal English course for students and legal professionals course is suitable for those who wish to master commercial law part 1 (contract law) and part 2 ( business formation and restructuring and property law). It is ideal for those who want to pursue their career in the field of commercial and non-commercial law. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Legal English Course for Students and Legal Professionals, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This Legal English Course for Students and Legal Professionals assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. Does age matter in online learning? No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons. When I will get the login details for my course? After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org