Lawyers don’t need to learn “legal English”
At IA Corporate Communication, we offer Spanish lawyers training in using English for professional purposes. Many people think this means we offer Legal English.
This is not the case. As my dad used to put it when he caught me misbehaving, “There has been... a MISUNDERSTANDING.”
Lawyers already know the law. I doubt you need any help with legal English. You guys are the experts in this. It goes without saying.
Many of our clients have already participated in Legal English courses, which focus too much on things they already know - the vocabulary, the terminology, the details. They start looking for us because even though they have studied Legal English for years, they still don’t feel that they are effective communicators in a second language.
They feel lost when chatting after the meeting, feel uncomfortable on the phone, are not always understood when they speak or email.
When we offer English for Lawyers, what we provide is language training that takes into account the real life needs of lawyers in Spain.
Reality is not always based in pure academia.
- We realize that you are more likely to speak to a client in English than a judge.
- You are more likely to be writing emails in English than lawsuits.
- You are more likely to be attending and presenting at an English-language conference than defending a case in English.
We want to help you communicate and feel confident in your English language level. Our trainers have years of experience working with some of the top law firms in Spain. We know you need to focus on fluency, confidence, presentation skills and pronunciation. We can help you write clearer emails, feel comfortable in a client meeting, or handle a Skype call without anxiety.
This is English training based on your real-life job description, not a course in Legal English.
Legal English is a rich and fascinating area of study, but it is not necessarily what the practicing lawyer in Spain today needs to study. There are many excellent courses and books out there if you want to learn Legal English. At IA, however, we like to take a practical, real-world approach. We have the experience and know-how to create the training you need.
Life is short, and lawyers are busy. Don’t let your problems with English hold you back.
You need to be able to use English as another tool in your repertoire of skills. This is what we aim to help you with; practical, customized English language training which addresses your specific needs, based on years of experience and study of how lawyers in Spain use English in the real world.
Isn’t it time you got serious about your English?
Find out how IA can help you reach your English language goals today: https://www.iacorpcom.com/es/ia-legal/