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Reading time: 5 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n

In most professions a not-quite-perfect phrase is a minor blemish. In a contract it is a risk with a price tag. “Shall”, “will” and “may” sit close together in everyday English; in an agreement they are three different worlds.<\/p>\n

That is why Legal English is not advanced business English. It is a specialism in its own right.<\/p>\n

Why is a standard business English course not enough?<\/h2>\n

For three reasons. Terminology: common law concepts such as “consideration”, “estoppel” or “without prejudice” have no direct Dutch equivalents, and the obvious translation is frequently legally wrong.<\/p>\n

The systems: Dutch law and Anglo-American law differ fundamentally. Someone who translates Dutch concepts literally sometimes says something different from what they intend.<\/p>\n

And precision: lawyers are judged on their wording. A regular language trainer hears a perfectly good sentence where a legal trainer sees a liability risk. That is a different problem from the grey zone in our blog on meetings and presentations in English<\/a>: there it is about fluency, here it is about legal accuracy.<\/p>\n

What does good Legal English training look like?<\/h2>\n

The trainer has, in addition to language expertise, a legal background or extensive experience with legal texts. The material comes from practice: contracts, clauses, correspondence, ideally from your own files.<\/p>\n

And the training practises the four situations that really matter: drafting and reviewing contracts, advising international clients, negotiating, and corresponding with the precision the profession demands.<\/p>\n

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Want to offer Legal English to your legal team?<\/p>\n

See how our Legal English training<\/a> is structured: in-company, blended or individual, with material from your own practice.<\/p>\n

See Legal English<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Who is Legal English relevant for, beyond law firms?<\/h2>\n

For any organisation where legal texts in English cross the desk: in-house lawyers, contract managers, compliance officers, HR professionals drafting international employment contracts, procurement staff reviewing supplier terms.<\/p>\n

Anywhere a misunderstood clause costs money, Legal English pays for itself quickly. Which factors determine the investment is covered in our blog on what business language training costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions about Legal English<\/h2>\n

What starting level of English is needed for Legal English?<\/h3>\n

We recommend at least B2 as a starting point. At a lower level it is more effective to strengthen general business English first, before the legal specialisation begins.<\/p>\n

Do you train in British or American legal English?<\/h3>\n

That depends on the practice of the participants. Most of our Legal English trainers have experience with both legal systems and adjust the focus to the client’s situation.<\/p>\n

Can the training connect to our own contract model?<\/h3>\n

Yes. We prefer to use material from the participants’ own practice. Anonymised contracts, clauses or correspondence make the training immediately applicable.<\/p>\n

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Not sure whether your team needs Legal English, or stronger business English first?<\/p>\n

We are happy to think along about goal, level and training format. No obligation, proposal within two working days.<\/p>\n

Request advice<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Next week: language training in your 2027 training plan, how to justify the budget. Previous blog: Doing business with Germany, why English often is not enough<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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