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LEGAL TERMINOLOGY BWR108

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Why Study Legal Terminology?

Legal terminology is a collection of words and phrases that have a precise or peculiar use in the law profession.  Understanding legal terminology enables you to write more effectively and is valuable in many different situations.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

Legal Terminology is not only used by Lawyers; but is also used in a wide range of associated professions. This course is relevant for a wide range of situations from business and politics to the Security Industry, Law enforcement, Prisons and obviously the Legal Profession. It is also useful in so many other careers, for example,

  • A crime writer might want to study legal terminology to ensure that their writing is accurate.
  • Bloggers/vloggers/content creators/article writers might want a keen understanding of legal terms.
  • The same applies to consultants and research staff working in a paralegal or political situation.

If you are a writer who needs to work with legal language; this course could be invaluable.

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What Will You Learn in This Course?

  • Legal terminology
  • Different legal systems
  • International law
  • Business law
  • Simple contracts
  • Property law
  • Common legal terms relating to wills, probate, estate law and Trusts, criminal law and torts (civil law), family law, bankruptcy, insurance and accident compensation.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

 

 

Course Structure

There are 8 lessons in this course:

  1. Scope and Nature of Legal Terminology
  2. The Legal Workplace
  3. Legal systems
  4. Contract & Business Law
  5. Property Law
  6. Wills, Probate, Estate Law
  7. Criminal Law
  8. Other Categories

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading

Aims

  • Explain the scope and nature of terminology used in law and allied professions.
  • Identify and describe legal occupations and roles
  • Compare and contrast different Legal Systems worldwide and discuss the role of International Law
  • Explain the meaning of Business Law and describe the processes involved in the formation of simple contracts
  • Explain the meaning of property law and its processes.
  • Research and explain common terms and processes related to wills, probate, estate law and Trusts.
  • Investigate and describe the meaning of terms and processes associated with Criminal Law and Torts (Civil Law)
  • Describe and investigate legal terminology associated with the areas of Family Law, Bankruptcy, Insurance, and Accident Compensation

What Are the Advantages of Studying Legal Terminology with ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • Keep up to date on your learning.
  • Update your CV.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in writing.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What is Different about Legal Language?

The language of law differs from most other role-specific languages in that legal language is culture-bound and intertwined with each particular society and its legal system.

Legal language is not a universal language such as is the case of the language of natural science, which is an almost universal language utilised by scientists worldwide.

Legal language is developed in laws or sentences, in administrative acts or in private negotiations, and it is always based in the dialectical relationship between being and having to be, between legal prescription and concrete case.

While retaining its fundamental characteristics, it has diversity of styles and of environments.

A keen understanding of legal terminology is essential to so many different careers. If you would like to expand your knowledge of legal terminology, this legal terminology course is the one for you.

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John MasonMr Mason has worked 45+ years in Writing, Education, Horticulture and Recreation. His experience in both public & private sectors is extensive; particularly across Australia and England.
Alison Pearce (animal)B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Masters Degree in Ecotourism. P.G.Cert. Ed. (Science). Alison's first job was in 1982 as a stockwoman, working with pigs in Yorkshire. Within a few years she of that she was working for the University of Western Australia as a Research Technician and instructor with their school of Agricultural Science.In 1989 she moved to Melbourne University as Unit Manager and Instructor in Animal Husbandry. By the mid 1990's she moved back to England to work in Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing at Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture. Throughout her career, Alison has developed and delivered courses in veterinary nursing and animal sciences for vocational colleges and universities in Australia, New Zealand and Australia. She has built a high level of expertise and an outstanding international reputation as an expert in animal sciences.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Tracey Jones (writing)Tracey has enjoyed creative writing since she was a child. She has had several short stories published and a novella. She is also a keen writer of children's stories and poetry. She has also written many academic and non-fiction books in the fields of psychology, sociology, child development, writing and marketing.


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