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Legal Dutch — C levelSubject-specific Dutch for legal practice

This self-study course helps legal professionals build specialist Dutch at c 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.

Legal Dutch — C level

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 het Juridisch Taalgebruik
  • Basisbegrippen en Terminologie in het Recht
  • Formele Juridische Correspondentie Opstellen
  • Communicatie in de Rechtszaal en tijdens Zittingen
  • Cliëntgesprekken Voeren en Juridisch Adviseren
  • Opstellen van Juridische Documenten: Contracten en Akten
  • Juridische Argumentatie en het Pleidooi
  • Wetteksten en Jurisprudentie Lezen en Interpreteren
  • Onderhandelen en Conflicthantering in Juridische Context
  • Rapportage en Verslaglegging van Juridische Zaken
  • Taal van het Bestuursrecht: Procedures en Besluiten
  • Strafrechtelijke Terminologie en Processuele Communicatie
  • Civiel Recht: Dagvaardingen en Verweerschriften
  • Presenteren van Juridische Casussen en Standpunten
  • Ethiek en Professionele 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 C 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.

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