Legal English and Swedish (6cr)
Course unit code: LKL2003
General information
- Credits
- 6 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The student knows the basic juridical vocabulary in Swedish and is ableto produce texts when working as an assistant in a legal office or in asimilar environment. S/he is able to write letters for legal customersand to create simple juridical documents.The student knows the key vocabulary of legal English and is able toprovide customer service in legal matters. S/he is able to interprettexts relating to international law and especially those dealing withthe EU legislation. S/he is able to produce simple juridical documents.
Content
Familiarising with the key juridical vocabulary and texts in Swedishwith the help of information networks. Producing juridical documents,such as an authorisation, deed of purchase, complaint, marriage contract(prenuptial agreement), and an estate inventory deed in the Swedishlanguage.Familiarising with the legal terminology and texts in English,especially with those relating to the EU law. Situations and customerencounters requiring spoken communication in the context ofinternational law.