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Students have the option to take one elective course at an additional cost. Elective courses complement the core courses and provide students with the opportunity to focus on a specific skill.

• Each elective course meets 4 hours per week

• Elective courses are multi-level and may include students from other programs 

• Elective options may include the following courses:

• Academic Vocabulary
• Business English
• Pronunciation
• Public Speaking 
• Intercultural Communication
• Grammar

Upper Level Elective Courses

Pronunciation

In this higher-level pronunciation course, students polish their English speaking skills by doing short presentations, oral readings, and impromptu speech activities. In addition to practicing rhythm, stress, and intonation, they will focus on articulation and vocal projection.

Academic Vocabulary

This course is designed for those preparing for university, graduate school, and standardized exams, such as the iBT TOEFL and the IELTS exams. Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to business, economics, psychology, the U.S. education system, science, history, and more. Practice exercises are challenging and interactive, and provide students with strategies for enhancing their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Business English

This course teaches students how to write and speak effectively in U.S. business situations. Students gain practice in writing clear, concise, accurate, and persuasive texts, emails, memos, and short reports. They learn the art of small talk and conduct short presentations, conference calls, and simulated meetings. Students gain confidence as they develop their abilities to target communication for managers, colleagues, direct reports, and clients. They learn how to communicate good, bad, and neutral news.

Intercultural Communication

In this course, students gain valuable and necessary intercultural skills for their academic and professional careers. They examine and discuss cultures similar to their own as well as those that are radically different. Students use a variety of English language and critical thinking skills to explore complex relationships between culture and communication.

Public Speaking

In this course, students polish their public speaking skills in discussions, short and formal presentations, and impromptu speeches based on their topics of interest. The course includes work on discussion leadership, pronunciation, and all aspects of delivering effective presentations: body language, eye contact, framing language, and responding to questions.

Grammar

In this high intermediate to advanced grammar course, students learn more complex forms and structures to help them create more sophisticated, nuanced, and effective written and oral communication. Students also have an opportunity to practice their editing skills in order to write more like a native speaker of English.

Students who have been conditionally admitted to the CU Law School’s LLM Program may meet the English proficiency requirements by successfully completing the Legal English Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and no grade lower than a B-.

  Legal English Conditional Admission Test Requirement  

Prospective students may take our online placement test to ensure a minimum English proficiency level.

New students take a placement test on the first day of the session. This test determines their level of English. The placement test includes:

• Reading (a computer-based test)
• Listening (a computer-based test)
• Grammar (a computer-based test)
• Narrative essay
• Expository essay

• All dates and prices are subject to change without notice.
• All prices are in U.S. dollars.
• Tuition is due on the first day of class unless otherwise noted.
   

Dates & Prices 

Legal English Program students have 3 housing options:

• On-Campus Residence Hall
• Self-Housing

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"The Legal English program at Boulder was essential for my preparation for starting the LLM. I developed and improved my English skills and became familiar with legal vocabulary. I also had the opportunity to discuss relevant Supreme Court cases. This experience was valuable." -Tamiris Wollenweber (Brazil)

"It's a very useful and valuable program that can help you improve your Legal English skills in a supportive and safe environment. I highly recommend this program to international students because it provides a solid foundation for entering an LLM program." -Chunxia Jiang (China)

"I highly recommend this Legal English program to attorneys who want to improve their English skills. The course's structure is organized to provide a wide introduction to American law and give useful tools to international attorneys who want to pursue a legal career in the US. The teachers are committed and knowledgeable about the course." -Greta Mateu Sulca, Peruvian attorney and LLM candidate.

"My name is Chaewon Wang (Korea). If you are planning to earn an LLM, even you are not, the Legal English Program will be your fantastic and helpful experience. Every class is scheduled well and teachers are passionate. You can improve your English skills and get confidence. I really appreciate that I took this program."

"The Legal English Program significantly improved my legal vocabulary and comprehension, enabling me to engage more effectively in professional legal discussions. The structured curriculum and experienced instructors make it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their legal English skills. This course was really valuable before my LLM program. I strongly recommend this program to all students because the experience here was amazing and necessary for my United States career." -Andressa Gonzales de Souza (Brazil)