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A WORK IN PROGRESS: THE EVOLUTION OF A PRE-LLM INTENSIVE LEGAL ENGLISH PROGRAM

A WORK IN PROGRESS: THE EVOLUTION OF A PRE-LLM INTENSIVE LEGAL ENGLISH PROGRAM. Lynn Bonesteel, Maria Tomeho-Palermino, Susan Vik Boston University—CELOP. GLOBAL LEGAL SKILLS CONFERENCE III February 28, 29 & March 1, 2008. Agenda. Evolution of Legal English for LLM Students at BU

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A WORK IN PROGRESS: THE EVOLUTION OF A PRE-LLM INTENSIVE LEGAL ENGLISH PROGRAM

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  1. A WORK IN PROGRESS: THE EVOLUTION OF A PRE-LLM INTENSIVE LEGAL ENGLISH PROGRAM Lynn Bonesteel, Maria Tomeho-Palermino, Susan Vik Boston University—CELOP GLOBAL LEGAL SKILLS CONFERENCE III February 28, 29 & March 1, 2008

  2. Agenda • Evolution of Legal English for LLM Students at BU • Overview of current program: organization & curriculum • Questions for discussion: • Students, content, writing instruction • Instructor roles: ESP & legal professionals • Summary

  3. Evolution of Legal English Program at BU • Current organization • Three ESP teachers; one attorney • 120 hours of instruction over six weeks • Curriculum • Oral Skills (four hours/week) • Case Briefing and Writing (eight hours/week) • Law School Skills (four hours/week) • Special event (trip, guest lecturer, film)

  4. Questions: Students, Content, & Writing Instruction • What are the skills & knowledge ESL students need to succeed in an LLM program? • What skills & content can we teach & practice in a six-week, 120-hour pre-LLM course? • What kind of writing instruction is necessary?

  5. Questions: Instructor Roles: ESP & Legal Professionals • What do English instructors in a Legal English LLM program need to know about the law? • How much? • How can an institution prepare ESL instructors to teach in such a program? • How much & what kind of training? • What role should a law professional play? • Who: Attorney and/or law professor?

  6. Summary

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