Universität Wien

030525 KU Introduction to Anglo-American Legal English (formerly known as English for Lawyers) (2025S)

A systematic first insight into the quintessential terminology and concepts of Anglo-American law and language

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 80 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

If you are near the top of the waiting list, there is a good chance that you will get into the course as some registered students usually do not attend the first session.

  • Saturday 06.09. 09:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U11 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Saturday 20.09. 09:00 - 18:00 Hörsaal U11 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Based on "The Translex 1000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms", you will be introduced to the most practically relevant and interesting terminology and concepts of the Anglo-American legal systems in 12 selected fields of law. "IAALE" offers an accessible and insightful first step into the world of Legal English and serves as an ideal (but not required) preparation for the more advanced "Anglo-American Legal English" courses I-VI.

The Vienna Model on Anglo-American Legal English, which features IALLE as its innovative new starting point, is offering courses on Legal English and the English and American Law Systems in order to help legal and language professionals and students develop special legal language skills that will enable them to be successful in an ever demanding international legal environment. It is a unique opportunity to focus systematically on this issue by offering a set of lectures/courses that will allow you to develop excellence in this field.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grades are based on:
75%: active class participation, incl. revision of homework in class
25%: Moodle quizzes (open book)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

regular course attendance, active class participation, homework, and Moodle quizzes

Examination topics

all topics posted on Moodle and covered in class

Reading list

Heidinger/Riedl, The Translex 1,000 – The Quintessential Anglo-American Legal Terms – Monolingual English Edition (Linde 2022) or English and German Edition (Linde 2024) - both available at a student discount ("Hörerscheinpreis")

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Last modified: Mo 18.08.2025 13:06