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Our Legal English Training Program is tailored and flexible. It adapts to specific demands and the necessities of different markets. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon completion.
Legal English Training Subjects
- US Contract Drafting
- Common clauses in US contracts
- Complex paragraphs such as representation and warranties & disclaimers
- Use of Defined Terms
- Problem Issues & Contingency Contract Drafting
- US contracts which clearly define responsibilities and obligations
- Identify, address and allocate risks posed
- US contract terms which suggest ambiguities
- Email and Simple Memo Drafting
- Structure and strategies of communications
- Clear and professional communications to prevent misunderstandings
- Persuasive style for successful legal communications
- Legal Vocabulary
- Cultural differences in use of US legal terminology
- Clear and accurate word choice
- Terminology examples such as offeror/offeree and material breach
- US Commercial/Business Issues
- Cultural differences in commercial transactions
- Key issues in commercial business contract drafting
- Current commercial legal issues such as data protection
- Negotiation Principles
- Negotiation mindset and tips
- Managing expectations and persuasive tactics
- Varying negotiation styles
- Case Study – Negotiation
- Attendees given fact pattern to prepare for contract negotiation
- Practice to develop skills for successful negotiations
- Role play observations and instructor critique
Additional Modules
US Court System
- Structure of Federal and State court system
- Choice of venue in the US system
- Key US regulatory agencies including SEC, FDA, EPA
US Regulatory/Compliance Issues
- Sample US regulatory compliance rules and regulations
- Key issues in regulatory/compliance contract drafting
- Investigations and significant regulatory compliance concerns
*We suggest 12-15 total program hours.