Northwestern University - The Legal English Summer Institute

The University

Northwestern University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence. Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies provides students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth. SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.

The Program

The Legal English Summer Institute at Northwestern University occurs from June 7-July 2, 2010. The program is designed for students who will be attending an LL.M program in the United States in the fall and for foreign legal practitioners who wish to improve their ability to communicate in English.

Developed in consultation with the Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University, The Legal English Summer Institute is a full-time, four-week series of intensive Legal English classes. The purpose of the program is to prepare international legal professionals to communicate effectively in English, whether in the classroom or the courtroom. The curriculum is tailored to legal contexts, bringing together law faculty and experienced professionals in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Through language activities, lectures, guided practice, simulations, and group projects, students will become more proficient and more comfortable speaking in English in legal contexts.

Whether you want to prepare for study in a Master of Laws (LL.M) program or operate more effectively in your current area of expertise, The Legal English Summer Institute offers you the opportunity to enhance your spoken and written English abilities in a professional environment.

Classes are held from 9:30am to 11:30am Monday through Friday, and from 1-4pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. On Mondays, students meet with legal professionals over lunch from 11:30 to 1:00 to practice networking. On Tuesdays, field trips and social events that provide additional opportunities for language practice take place from 1:00 to 5:00pm. On Fridays, classes meet until 1:30pm, leaving the rest of the afternoon free. This full-time program includes 26.5 clock hours of instruction per week.

Application Procedure

Submit an enrollment form by April 1, 2010.

Tuition and Fees

The $2,900 tuition includes classes, guest lectures, class materials (textbooks, CDs, etc.), lunches on Tuesdays and Fridays, and visiting scholar health insurance if necessary. A $100 activity fee will be collected on the first day of class and covers transportation and event costs for field trips. These fees do not include room and board or transportation.

Location

The Northwestern University Legal English Summer Institute will be held at Northwestern's Chicago Campus at Wieboldt Hall (339 E Chicago Avenue).

Accommodation

Housing is not included in this program. Students are responsible for securing accommodations on their own at their own expense.