Welcome to the Legal Terminology Course in English! This course is designed to introduce first-year law students to fundamental legal concepts and terminology in English. It will help you develop a strong foundation in legal language, which is essential for understanding legal texts, participating in discussions, and enhancing your legal communication skills.

By the end of this courses, you will have a clear understanding of essential legal terms, enabling you to engage confidently in legal studies and discussions.

Let’s embark on this journey together to master legal terminology in English.


Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand Key Legal Terms – Recognize and correctly use fundamental legal terminology in English.
  2. Analyze Legal Concepts – Gain a basic understanding of different branches of law, including judiciary, property, contracts, and criminal law.
  3. Enhance Legal Communication – Develop the ability to read, write, and discuss legal topics effectively in English.
  4. Compare Legal Systems – Identify similarities and differences between legal systems, with a focus on the French and Anglo-Saxon legal traditions.
  5. Improve Research Skills – Learn how to interpret legal texts and documents using proper legal terminology.
Prerequisites

This course is designed for first-year law students, and no prior knowledge of legal terminology in English is required. However, students are expected to:

✔ Have a basic understanding of general legal concepts in their native language.
✔ Possess elementary English language skills, as the course will introduce legal terms in English with explanations.
✔ Be willing to participate in discussions, exercises, and case studies to practice legal vocabulary.

This course serves as an essential foundation for students who wish to pursue further legal studies in English.

Law Department

Module: Legal English Terminology

Teacher:  Dr. Soualhia Imad

Email Address: dr.imad.soualhia@gmail.com

Target group: 1st Year license            Specialty: Section A

Credits: 1                                                                   Coefficient: 1

Learning system:  - Lecture - Activities ( Writing up reports – TestsDiscussions via forum)

Assessment: 100% Exam

Weekly hours: 1.30