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Overview
You will make international connections while learning about the American legal system and the legal English it requires.
Key Features
- Law Seminar students from Yale English Language Institute are expected to attend live, synchronous courses daily. Additional assignments will be completed in preparation for these classes.
- Focused on the U.S. legal system and the constitution, this content-based class is taught by an attorney and professor of law. The lectures and Socratic method of teacher-student dialogue are intended to provide an authentic learning situation that mirrors a lecture class in a U.S. law school.
Programme Structure
- This class focuses on effective speaking in a variety of legal contexts including interviews, discussions, debates, presentations and group projects.
- Student will have exposure to practitioners and their approach to legal communication both inside and outside the courtroom, and practice formal and informal oral presentation skills and build confidence in speaking in a semi-professional context.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Civil & Private Law View 67 other Short Courses in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To apply, review the application requirements for international students, and fill out the Yale Summer Session application.
- The Certificate programs are offered under Yale Summer Session B course listings.
- Proof of English proficiency is not required for this program, but students who apply to the professional seminars are expected to have strong English skills.
- Students applying to the Law Seminar should have at least two years of undergraduate study in Law to qualify for the program.
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 USD for the full programme during 42 days. -
National
2000 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 USD for the full programme during 42 days.
Living costs for New Haven
1380 - 2110 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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