AESL 585 - ENGLISH FOR LAW

    Recent Professors
    H. FitzMaurice
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    25–42 students
    Credits
    0
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of AESL 585
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This AESL course prepares advanced English language learners for a career related to law or credit courses in paralegal studies. Emphasis will be on developing vocabulary and oral communication skills needed to interact with lawyers and clients. In addition, students will build cultural awareness of the American law system. Class activities include learning legal terminology, listening to example conversations, participating in role plays, and writing notes/memos/e-mails to clients. This is a non-credit open-entry/open-exit course.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm