The Language of Legal Correspondence: Reading and Understanding Legal Communications
Course summary
Description This two hour course will dissect the standard components and terminology found in a variety of legal correspondence. Attendees who have attended at least one course of each of the Legal Terminology for New Legal Translators 100 and 200 series courses may apply. Course program: * How to effectively frame and organize legal writing * Basic grammar and style rules - using correct grammar to enhance clarity. * Using plain language. * Complex language structures in legal documents; the use of the passive voice; reported speech and common collocations in legal discourse; phrasal verbs and prepositions * The structuring of: letters of advice, legal opinions, letters-before-action, reports, memorandums, e-mails and legal briefs Further development: The Language of Contracts: Reading and Understanding Contracts Target audience Experienced legal translators who are interested in learning more about legal correspondence in order to increase their comprehension and drafting skills while translating. Learning objectives This advanced will analyze the structure of legal contracts in order to assist legal translators. It is designed for experienced translators who will learn how to draft legal correspondence in their target language(s). At the end of this course attendees will be able to identify the various standard components in legal correspondence. Course attendees will receive multiple precedents, as well as a course workbook. This course is approved for two (2) American Translators Association Continuing Education points. Prerequisites Attendees who have attended at least one course of each of the Legal Terminology for New Legal Translators 100 and 200 series courses may apply. Program Click to expand * How to effectively frame and organize legal writing * Basic grammar and style rules - using correct grammar to enhance clarity. * Using plain language. * Complex language structures in legal documents; the use of the passive voice; reported speech and common collocations in legal discourse; phrasal verbs and prepositions * The structuring of: letters of advice, legal opinions, letters-before-action, reports, memorandums, e-mails and legal briefs; Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. Note: if you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Software and system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand Virtual platform system requirements For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended) To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Suzanne Deliscar View feedback | View all courses
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