14 - 18 Dec 2025
Dubai (UAE)
Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Cost : 4500 € Euro
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.
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.
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
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