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HOW IS THE PROGRAMME
THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ENGLISH & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS STRUCTURED?

PROGRAMME (ILEPS)

English is the de facto language of international commerce and English common law is the The programme is structured as two subjects
foundation of international commercial legal practice. A successful career in international comprising of 15 units each. See page 6 for a full list
legal practice therefore demands good communication skills in legal English and sound of units in each subject.
professional skills developed in the context of commercial legal practice.

The College of Law International Legal
English & Professional Skills 1

This 15-unit subject focuses on developing
legal English communication skills and legal
professional skills in the context of
non-litigious transactions in commercial and
corporate practice.

i The legal English communication
skills focus is on improving reading
and writing skills to levels B1|C2 on
the Common European Framework
of Reference.

The College of Law International Legal
English & Professional Skills 2

This 15-unit subject focuses on developing
legal English communication skills and legal
professional skills in dispute resolution in the
context of commercial and corporate practice.

PROGRAMME BENEFITS i The legal English communication
skills focus is on improving listening
and speaking skills to levels
This unique programme is designed to equip you to grow your career both within your current jurisdiction and to B1|C2 on the Common European
enable you to transfer your skills to other jurisdictions thereby opening up career opportunities across the region. Framework of Reference.

Through this program, lawyers from civil law jurisdictions will:
Once you have successfully completed a subject you
an insight into commercial and professional lawyers’ skills which are will receive a Certificate of completion in Legal English &
Gain corporate practice within a common Acquire transferable to other practice areas Professionals Skills 1. You can also receive a certificate to
law jurisdiction, the foundation of
and other jurisdictions
show that you have completed individual units.
cross-border commerce

Enrol in a unit for a free trial,
their written and verbal For employers, the programme is a great way to Introductory Offer
Improve communication skills in legal fast-track the development of your up and coming and see what you think. If you then wish to enrol in the subject you can
undertake the assessments and the unit will count towards the subject.
English, the language of
lawyers whether through the full program or by
international commerce way of selected individual units. Contact us on colasia@collaw.edu.au for details