German for Lawyers
Do you work in a legal field?
With our specialist language course German for Lawyers you can improve your ability to communicate using German legal language.
- Use legal terminology with confidence
- Understand and formulate complex legal texts
- Consult with clients in a professional manner
- Discuss contracts and legal issues with precision
as well as law students
Online • In-person
(according to the CEF)
Regular: 4 weeks | 2 x 4 units/week
Possible content of German for Lawyers
Communicate precisely – argue convincingly
You will learn to understand legal content in German, express yourself precisely and negotiate convincingly. This will give you more confidence in international client work, contract review and professional correspondence. You will gain confidence in providing legal advice, dealing with cases and in your work with paragraphs, patents and contractual conditions in German-speaking countries.
Specialist language essentials
- Describe specialist areas and professional profiles in the legal sector
- Explain validity, application and liability
Specialist vocabulary
- Understand and use essential legal terms
- Understand and use specific vocabulary in relevant legal areas
Legal processes and procedures
- Explain basic contract components
- Explain rights, obligations and liability issues
- Explain contractual terms and conditions for goods and services
- Explain patents and trademark protection
Intercultural communication
- Understand relevant cultural aspects of target country and language
Course project
- Case study or examination of a dilemma or question from authentic professional context
- Incorporate learnt specialist legal language in the presentation and argumentation
Specialist language course German for Lawyers – individual and a perfect fit
Perfect your specialist legal language for professional and effective communication in German.
Individual coaching or group training: we offer the right format for your needs – flexible, efficient and practice-based.
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German for Lawyers: Your benefits
Practical language skills
- More confidence in international legal communication in German
- Fewer misunderstandings and reduced risk of liability
- Better support for your international clients
Efficiency and results
- Faster processing of cases involving German language
- Higher precision in communication and advice
- Fewer time-consuming questions & corrections
Course details in summary
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4 steps to learning German for Lawyers
It’s this easy – from your first contact to the start of the course.
Request a consultation
Contact us – with no obligation.
Tell us your goals, special areas of interest and general requirements.
Individual offer
On the basis of your needs, we will put together a tailor-made offer, including training format, length and content.
Book course
After you confirm, we will take care of all aspects of course organisation.
Evaluation and course start
Before the course starts, we will assess your language level and set the course learning goals.
You will be given access to the course platform and all other information needed for a successful start.
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German for Lawyers?
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Our team will support you in choosing the optimal course format for you and your colleagues.
Specialist language training
for companies
In addition to German for Lawyers, we also offer English for Lawyers. Other target languages are available on request.
With a tailor-made specialist language course, you will create the ideal conditions for confident communication in an international business environment – branch specific, relevant and effective.
Discover our full range of specialist courses for company customers.
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