The 18-hour online course is a comprehensive introduction to English legal terminology, useful for people pursuing further English-language studies, but also for lawyers or translators who are required to explain or translate documents and provisions of Greek laws for their work. It explains basic concepts of English law and the legal language used in civil, criminal and commercial law in a practical way. Examples of legal documents are presented, and exercises are done to understand the practical application of what is taught.
Upon completion of the program:
- You will recognize and understand basic English legal terms
- You will be able to understand and draft legal documents in English
- You will be able to communicate fluently and confidently with foreign colleagues and associates on legal matters
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Introduction
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Distinction of English and Continental law
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English Court system
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Attorneys and other functionaries of justice
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Arbitration and other ADR methods
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Civil law
- Pleadings and their terminology
- General principles of Contracts (in brief)
- Legal Language (General principles of legal writing)
- Land law
- Rental Agreements
- Family law and Divorce
- IP law
- Criminal law
- Basic crimes and their terminology
- Criminal Courts documentation
You can register, or have your employer register you up to three days before the start date of the program if there are still available places. Add the program to the shopping basket. The first time you place an order you need to register. For company registrations please check the box “I am booking on behalf of my company”.
Then, fill out your personal details and select an invoice or receipt to be issued.
Then you must pay the tuition fee. Payment is available by: a) debit, prepaid, or credit card (interest-free installments will be visible if available), b) RF Code, that you can use to pay at the bank or via ebanking, or c) IRIS and direct debiting your bank account.
Please note that once you successfully place your order you will receive an automated confirmation message. This does not mean that your registration is complete. Your place is reserved once you pay the relevant tuition fee. When payment is recorded in the system, we will contact you to confirm your registration. Employers who enroll 3 or more employees in the program receive a 10% discount on the total amount of fees. This discount is visible in the shopping cart.
Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool, compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, that allows users to meet and attend classes online. You can use Zoom from your PC or laptop, but also from your iPad or smartphone. You will have to download Zoom to one of your devices to be able to attend this program. We will send you a step-by-step guide once you register. If you use your PC or laptop you will also need a webcam, microphone, and speaker. Most computers have a microphone and speaker, but you can also use a headset with a microphone for better sound quality.
Stamos Theloudis earned his LL.M degree from the Law School of the University of Bristol in 1991. He was admitted to the Athens Bar Association the following year and has since been practicing law.His ...
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