Training structure
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Presentation
- 80 hours of training in the four skills of legal English (4 weeks)
- A maximum of 25 candidates will be accepted for educational effectiveness purposes.
Director of the Diploma: Magali Julian
Objectives
This program aims to enable students to deepen their knowledge of Anglo-Saxon law and perfect their legal English language skills in order to apply for Master 2 programs and positions of responsibility.
It also serves as intensive preparation for the TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills), for which the University of Montpellier is an examination center.
This degree and certification aim to offer students increased opportunities to work in French and international law firms interested in this opening to Anglo-Saxon legal culture. Successful completion of this certification attests to level B2 or C1 (Council of Europe)
The program benefits from the collaboration of English-speaking academics and legal professionals, who teach all their courses in English.
Know-how and skills
- Professional communication in a law firm
- Reading and translating legal documents
- Drafting of legal documents
- Pleading training
- Listening comprehension training - TOLES preparation
Organization
Knowledge assessment
Each skill taught in a module is tested separately, with a maximum score of 20 points. The diploma is awarded to students who achieve an average score of 50/100.
Program
- Five modules, each lasting 16 hours, spread throughout the month of May: each module is assessed during or at the end of the module.
Admission
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed at least one year of law studies (L1).
Priority is given to Master 1 students, followed by students in previous years, L3 and L2.
Candidates are selected based on their application, including a resume and cover letter in English.
Target audience
Future lawyers, business lawyers, international lawyers, future legal translators
Tuition fees
360 euros for regularly enrolled students, 1,000 euros for professionals in continuing education.
Mandatory prerequisites
A B2 level (CEFR) in English for international communication
Recommended prerequisites
Candidates must have acquired a basic understanding of law.
And after
Continuing education
Not applicable
Continuing studies abroad
Students who have successfully completed the TOLES certification will have much stronger applications for various LLM programs at Anglo-Saxon universities.
Professional integration
Any expertise in legal and judicial language is highly sought after by both law firms and notaries.