Winter 2019 Legal Communications

Legal Skills: Professional Communication and Advocacy 
232.402
Seminar
2
Winter semester 2018/19
Institute of the Foundations of Law
(Contact information)
Hide number of allocations to ongoing or discontinued courses of studycompulsory subject: 5 | elective subject: 6 | PhD studies: 2
Degree type/curriculum SPO-V Allocation to module Type Rec.
sem.		 ECTS
credits		 Equ. Prerequ.
 
current
Diploma programme
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
18W
3. Part / Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Internationale Beziehungen
WFn.s.5Details
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
18W
3. Part / Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Justiz
WFn.s.5Details
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
18W
3. Part / Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Wirtschaft
WFn.s.5Details
Doctoral programme
796, 200 Doctoral Programme, Law (UG2002)
09W
1. Part / Spezialisierungsfach / Wirtschaftsrecht, SE
PFn.s.5Details
796, 200 Doctoral Programme, Law (UG2002)
09W
1. Part / Spezialisierungsfach / Nichtstreitige Verfahren und Mediation, SE
PFn.s.5Details
796, 200 Doctoral Programme, Law (UG2002)
09W
1. Part / Spezialisierungsfach / Rechtsgeschichte, SE
PFn.s.5Details
796, 200 Doctoral Programme, Law (UG2002)
09W
1. Part / Spezialisierungsfach / Bürgerliches Recht einschließlich Internationales Privatrecht, SE
PFn.s.5Details
796, 200 Doctoral Programme, Law (UG2002)
09W
1. Part / Spezialisierungsfach / Österreichische und Europäische Rechtsentwicklung, SE
PFn.s.5Details
796, 200 Doctoral Programme, Law (UG2002)
09W
1. Part / Spezialisierungsfach / Zivilgerichtliches Verfahren, SE
PFn.s.5Details
discontinued
083 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
02W
1. Part / REWI-Doktorat ALT (Version 02W) / Lehrveranstaltungsangebot für die 3 Pflichtfächer lt. Curriculum 02W
PFn.s.5
Diploma programme
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
11W
3. Part / Pflichtfachgruppe: Wirtschaft / Wirtschaftsrecht
PFn.s.5
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
11W
3. Part / Pflichtfachgruppe: Politik und Gesellschaft / Rechtsentwicklung und Rechtspolitik im Privatrecht
PFn.s.5
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
11W
3. Part / Pflichtfachgruppe: Justiz / Privatrecht und Verfahren
PFn.s.5
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
17a
3. Part / Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Wirtschaft
WFn.s.5Details
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
17a
3. Part / Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Justiz
WFn.s.5Details
101 Diploma Programme Law (UG2002)
17a
3. Part / Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Internationale Beziehungen
WFn.s.5Details
Free course: 5 ECTS credits
Course description
Relevant legal topics include: criteria and perceptions of legal communications in diverse cultures; the use of jargon versus “plain English”; style recommendations as found in various journal articles e.g. http://network.bepress.com/law/legal-writing-and-research/. In addition, samples of great legal speeches as well as persuasive speeches from politics will highlight different rhetorical traditions and devices for practice in student productions in legal contexts they study. Roleplay will apply and develop practical experiences and skills.
Maturaniveau English
Successful candidates will
• know and understand essential theoretical principles of communication, classical rhetoric and current research in social-interactive discourse and behaviour;
• have analysed their own preferred communication styles and best practice samples of speeches; they can identify and judge effective and efficient manifestations of persuasive professional behaviour and discourse in different cultures and adjust their speaking and writing styles according to audiences and discourse communities they encounter in a wide range of professional situations;
• have practised professional communications and persuasive speeches in class assignments and prepared roleplay, as well as peer feedback and reflection for further self-directed and guided personal development;
• have demonstrated critical awareness of interpersonal and cross-cultural, cross-gender professional behaviours and communications with legal and client partners, as well as the general public.
English
interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in computer-based way, e.g. e-learning)
232.402 Legal Skills: Professional Communication and Advocacy (2SH SE, WS 2017/18)
Group
Day Date from to Place Type of Class Date Type Comment

Wed

14.11.2018

08:00

12:15

SR 15.33 (015B030037)

regular class

confirmed

 
Standardgruppe
Wed
10.10.201808:0012:15SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular classconfirmed
Wed
17.10.201808:0012:15SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular classconfirmed
Wed
24.10.201808:0012:15SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular classconfirmed
Wed
31.10.201808:0012:15SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular classconfirmed
Wed
7.11.2018
08:00
12:15
SR 15.33 (015B030037)
regular class
confirmed
Details
Note: Attendance in the first session is mandatory! Missing this session means you forfeit your place!
Exam Information
See position in the curriculum
Assessment:

Portfolio of assignments to be delivered in class, online and via independent learning25%.
Details
continuous assessment
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Further Information
Online information
e-learning course
Please bring your wifi-enabled laptop of tablet for classroom work! Make sure you can connect to Eduroam - contact ZID helpdesk if necessary.