Intensive Legal English Listening/Speaking Skills

3 units

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who will enter the LL.M. program at the Washington University School of Law in the Fall. Emphasis will be placed on building students' listening and speaking skills for academic purposes in the context of the study of law in the United States. Students who succeed in this course will achieve the following learning outcomes: improve their ability to understand lectures and discussions about law-related topics; learn how to effectively and efficiently take notes during a law lecture; improve their ability to speak fluently and intelligibly about law-related topics; build the skills needed to perform well in client interviews, debates, negotiations, and oral arguments; learn a wide range of legal vocabulary and strategies for continuing legal vocabulary acquisition; and gain a better understanding of American culture, particularly related to law school and legal practice in the United States. . This class is graded on a Modified Pass/Fail basis. After successful completion, students will receive a grade for 3 credits, but these credits will not count toward the cumulative earned units for this degree program.