Introduction

Legal terminology is the foundation of all legal practice, documentation, and interpretation. Whether you're drafting a contract, interpreting legislation, or preparing legal arguments, understanding precise legal terms in both English and Arabic is critical for accuracy and professionalism. This program is designed to enhance participants' understanding and usage of key legal terms across various domains of law, enabling effective bilingual legal communication.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand essential legal terms in both Arabic and English.

• Accurately use legal terminology in contracts, court documents, and correspondence.

• Differentiate between commonly confused legal terms.

• Translate and interpret legal concepts with precision.

• Improve their legal writing and communication skills through proper terminology usage.

Target Audience

• Lawyers and legal advisors

• Legal translators and interpreters

• Legal secretaries and administrative professionals in law firms

• Law students and researchers

• Government officials working in legislative or legal affairs

5-Day Detailed Training Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Legal Terminology

• The role of legal language in the legal system

• Categories of legal terms: general, procedural, contractual

• Differences between legal English and plain English

• Key legal Latin terms and their use (e.g., bona fide, habeas corpus)

• Arabic equivalents and context-based translations

Day 2: Legal Terminology in Contracts and Obligations

• Core terms in contract law: agreement, offer, acceptance, consideration, breach

• Arabic-English glossary of contractual terms

• Terms commonly found in clauses (termination, indemnity, warranties)

• Identifying ambiguous or risky terminology

• Legal drafting vocabulary

Day 3: Terminology in Criminal and Civil Law

• Distinctions between civil and criminal legal terms

• Offenses, penalties, and procedures

• Civil claims, damages, negligence, and liabilities

• Terms used in courts and proceedings

• How these terms are used in official Arabic legal documents

Day 4: Terminology in Corporate, Commercial & Labor Law

• Corporate legal terms (e.g., shareholder, board resolution, incorporation)

• Commercial terms: trade agreements, liability, arbitration, breach

• Labor law terminology: contracts, dismissal, severance, grievance

• Vocabulary related to regulatory compliance and administrative law

• Bilingual examples of real regulations and legal notices

Day 5: Advanced Legal Terminology and Interpretation Challenges

• Interpreting nuanced and complex legal terms

• False friends and misleading direct translations

• Legal idioms and expressions in court decisions

• Understanding terms in international agreements and treaties

• Final glossary review and discussion of translation challenges