Legal Dutch — B levelSubject-specific Dutch for legal practice
This self-study course helps legal professionals build specialist Dutch at b level. Across 15 thematic units you develop Dutch vocabulary, functional language and communication skills for client advice, correspondence, litigation and professional practice in Dutch-speaking contexts.
Overview
The programme consists of 15 progressive units on professional legal themes — from legal terminology and correspondence to courtroom communication, contracts, administrative law and ethics. All material is in Dutch; you learn to communicate professionally in Dutch in legal contexts. Study at your own pace in our online learning environment. You learn professional Dutch for legal practice — this is not English language training.
What you'll learn
- Inleiding tot de juridische vaktaal
- Terminologie van het burgerlijk recht
- Taal in de rechtbank en procesvoering
- Juridische correspondentie opstellen
- Communicatie met cliënten
- De taal van contracten en overeenkomsten
- Argumentatie en pleidooi
- Begrijpen van wetteksten en jurisprudentie
- Strafrechtelijke terminologie en procedures
- Juridische adviezen en rapportages schrijven
- Formeel en informeel taalgebruik in de juridische praktijk
- Onderhandelen in juridische contexten
- De taal van het bestuursrecht
- Ethiek en professionaliteit in juridische communicatie
- Presentaties en mondelinge communicatie voor juristen
How the course works
Self-study in our online learning environment
Work through thematic units at your own pace in our online learning environment. Each unit combines vocabulary, professional language and practice activities for real legal workplace situations in Dutch.
Pronunciation audio
New words and expressions include audio so you can hear correct pronunciation and use legal vocabulary confidently with clients, colleagues and in court or written practice.
Quizzes to check your progress
Short quizzes in each unit help you consolidate new language before moving on to the next theme.
Grammar in professional context
Grammar practice is linked to the language in each unit — how to use legal terms in correspondence, contracts, pleadings and everyday professional Dutch.
Workplace-focused themes
Units are built around situations legal professionals face — from client consultation and drafting to litigation, administrative law, ethics and courtroom communication.
Summary
Legal Dutch B level: a 15-unit self-study module to build professional Dutch for legal workplace situations. You learn professional Dutch for legal practice — this is not English language training.