Northwestern University - The Legal English Summer Institute

The University

Northwestern University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence. The School of Continuing Studies at Northwestern 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

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.

Location

The Northwestern University Legal English Summer Institute will be held at Northwestern's Chicago "Loop" downtown campus.