Legal English For International Business

Thursday, October 23, 2008

9:00 – 9:30 Introduction and Welcome

9:30 – 10:00 Lawyers and their role in Commercial Transactions

10:00 – 10:30 Questioning and Explaining: Tips and Useful Phrases

10:30 – 10:45 Interactive Exercise – Interviewing for Information

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:30 Cultural Understanding and Diplomacy: The Path to Success

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch (group lunch included)

14:00 – 14:45 Understanding Contract Terminology: Common Terms and Clauses

14:45 - 15:15 Clarity and Confirmation: Clear Communication Style for Global English

15:15 – 16:30 Interactive Exercise – Prepare and make a short presentation

16:30 – 16:45 Coffee Break

16:45 - 17:15 International Joint Ventures: Terminology and Structure

17:15 – 18:00 Class discussion

18:00 – 19:00 Cocktail reception

Legal English

For International Business

Paris November 8 & 9, 2008

Program

Friday October 24, 2008

9:00 – 10:00 Sales and Licensing Agreements, Distributorships and other International Agreements: Essential Vocabulary

10:00 – 10:45 Professional Negotiations: How to Get the Most for your Company/ Client

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:30 Labor and Employment Agreements: Essential Vocabulary

11:30 – 12:30 Interactive Exercise: Contract Negotiation Role Play

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch (group lunch included)

14:00 – 14:45 Mergers and Acquisitions: Essential Vocabulary

14:45 – 15:30 Understanding M & A Contracts

15:30 – 16:30 Interactive Exercise: Modifying Contract Clauses

16:30 – 16:45 Coffee Break

16:45 – 17:30 Banking and Finance: Essential Vocabulary

17:30 – 18:00 Interactive Exercise: Making a Persuasive Argument