Prospective students must meet the following requirements for participation in the Legal English courses:

• Admitted to an American law school or any eligible international lawyer or law student
• Recommended TOEFL scores
  • IbT: 80+
  • PbT: 550+

The Legal English courses in the Intensive English Program will enable international LL.M students to participate more efficiently at the Indiana University School of Law and increase their chances of succeeding in a competitive legal environment. The topics covered are as follows:

• Background of the Legal System, the U.S. Constitution, and Landmark Cases
• Legal Reading and Analysis, Legal Writing and Structure
• The Vocabulary of the Law and English Grammar
• Discussion of Legal Issues and Socratic Method Practice
• Classroom Interaction and Study Skills
• Discussion of Cross-Cultural Issues and Skills Practice
• Critical Thinking and Listening Training

The Legal English courses offer several field trips and activities to participating students. These are unique opportunities to visit law-oriented organizations and institutions, such as the following:

• The Monroe County Court at the Judicial Building
• The historic Monroe County Courthouse
• Indiana Legal Services, a non-profit legal aid organization
• The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and the Federal Building in Indianapolis
• In-class lectures by IU School of Law Professors
• Legal English course social events

Talk with your advisor about attending our program. If you have questions, please reach out to iep@iu.edu.