Legal Spanish Programs
¿Hablas español pero se te dificulta hablar de temas jurídicos en español?
¿Te sientes incómodo al escribir cartas, correos electrónicos, ofertas comerciales o documentos jurídicos en este idioma?
¿Evitas participar en conversaciones que le podrían aportar mucho a tu campo profesional porque desconoces la terminología jurídica o te sientes inseguro al usarla?
¿Quisieras familiarizarte con los sistemas jurídicos latinoamericanos y español?
Ésta es tu oportunidad para mejorar tus habilidades en el idioma: inscríbete en los cursos prácticos de dos días y medio de Español Jurídico en American University Washington College of Law. Este curso sobre derecho en general te permitirá obtener una perspectiva básica de los sistemas jurídicos latinoamericanos y español y potenciar tus conocimientos idiomáticos, lo que favorecerá tu comunicación efectiva con abogados y clientes de habla hispana.
Program Overview
The Legal Spanish Programs at the Washington College of Law introduce lawyers, legal professionals and law students with an intermediate to high level of Spanish speaking skills to legal Spanish concepts and to the Latin American and Spanish Law systems. Through lectures, written assignments, and in-class exercises, participants whose native language is not Spanish will practice a wide array of legal Spanish skills ranging from legal reading and writing strategies to oral presentation of substantive legal issues. Small class size ensures individual attention.
Listening and Speaking Skills
With the aim of preparing participants for real world situations such as client meetings and conference calls, the Legal Spanish Programs incorporate exercises that focus on listening and speaking skills. Participants will give presentations and will engage in class discussions and debates.
Legal Writing Skills
Writing exercises will focus on clear and accurate expression, effective legal style, and organization. Participants will draft business letters and legal documents.
CLE Accreditation will be applied for upon request.
CLE Accreditation for CA, NJ, NY, PA and VT will be applied for upon request. For all other states, the granting of accreditation will depend on individual state criteria and accreditation will be applied for as requested.
Certificate of Attendance
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion of each Legal Spanish Program.
Schedule
The Summer Legal Spanish Program has ended. If you'd like to hear about programs in the Fall semester, please send and email to: LegalSpanish@wcl.american.edu to be added to the notification list. Thank you.
Requirements
Participants must be practicing lawyers, legal professionals, or law students with an intermediate to high level of Spanish proficiency. Participants are expected to take part in class exercises and complete homework assignments.
Instructors
The instructors of the Legal Spanish Programs are Spanish and Latin American lawyers and teachers who have experience with international students.
Questions
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Director, Catherine Schenker at (202) 274-4314 or LegalSpanish@wcl.american.edu
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Legal Spanish Program The Summer Legal Spanish Program has ended. If you'd like to hear about programs in the Fall semester, please send and email to: LegalSpanish@wcl.american.edu to be added to the notification list. Thank you.
CLE Accreditation will be applied for upon request. *Payment is due upon registration. Payment can be made online by credit card, by personal check made out to American University, or by wire transfer. Please note that there is a $200.00 cancellation fee. |
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Legal Spanish Program
Washington College of Law, Room 345
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
USA
