American Law and Legal English Institute

Learn more about the American Legal system and improve your Legal English communication skills!

This course lasts one month and is an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Apply today! Courses begin July 8, 2013.

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ALLEI Overview

The University of Delaware’s American Law and Legal English Institute (ALLEI) was established in 1998 to offer international legal professionals training in the American legal system and legal English communication.

This program benefits uniquely from the experience of the legal community of the State, particularly from the legal activity of the state’s Court of Chancery, an international center for corporate and commercial legal processes. Much of US corporate litigation takes place in Delaware, and the Delaware Bar Association includes some of the most highly regarded attorneys and judges in the United States, many of whom have served as ALLEI faculty over the years.

The four week ALLEI program includes 120 hours of instructional and professional activities, including courses, seminars, legal visitations and cultural activities.

ALLEI Courses

Courses are taught by experienced lawyers and center on topics in legal theory and practice.

American Law Courses
Legal English and Communication Courses
Legal Seminars and Workshops
Judicial and Legal Visitations

American Law Courses

American Legal English
The American Judicial System
American Constitutional Law
American Corporations and Business Ethics
Contracts and Commercial Law
Torts and Personal Injury Law
International Transactions
Tax and Investment Law

Legal English and Communication Courses

Computerized legal research
Contract and case analysis
Legal vocabulary and writing
Oral Advocacy

Legal Seminars and Workshops

Legal and judicial seminars and workshops are offered on campus and at various law firms and courts in Delaware and led by lawyers and judges from Delaware’s legal community who are experts in their respective fields. Topics may include:

International Trade and Business
American & Multinational Corporations
American Criminal Justice
Banking and Insurance
Product Liability and Personal Injury
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Securities Regulation

Judicial and Legal Visitations

ALLEI participants visit state and federal courts and major American Law firms in Delaware, New York and Washington DC, where they have the opportunities to meet American colleagues and make professional contacts.

Cultural Program and Activities

ALLEI offers a full calendar of cultural and recreational trips, such as day trips to historic Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the Amish country of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and weekend excursions to Atlantic City’s casinos, the Delaware beaches or Pennsylvania ski resorts, depending on the season. Professional visits include overnight trips to New York City and Washington, DC.

Housing and Dining

Program participants are housed on or near campus in resident halls, homestay families, or nearby hotels. Each housing type contains access to a kitchen and/or is conveniently located near restaurants and cafes off and on campus.

ALLEI Groups

If you have a group of at least 12 people who are interested in participating in ALLEI, then the ELI may be able to arrange for a special session of the ALLEI program for your group. We will be happy to design a program tailored to meet the needs of your participants.

Dates and Fees

ALLEI is typically offered once per year, in July. To see exact dates and fees, click here.

Apply for ALLEI

Applying for ALLEI is easy! Simply download and submit our simple application form. Then send us copies of your passport and a bank statement. The application process takes 1-2 business days. Click here to apply for ALLEI.

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