Our Legal courses cover a wide range of practices within the industry, such as arbitration, litigation, criminal law and more. These courses are available in Business English, Business Chinese & Business Indonesian (subject to availability).
Find out more about what each course covers in detail below!
1. Arbitration
Courses in our arbitration topic cover key terms and processes, from initiation to outcomes and costs. Learn key terms relating to arbitration processes, including initiation, constitution of the arbitral tribunal, pre-hearing procedures, and hearing phases.
Arbitration courses
(a) Introduction to Arbitration
Course Description: Terms covering the key features of arbitration and the different forms of arbitration.
Key Terms: Confidentiality, Joinder, Institutional Arbitration
(b) Initiation of Arbitration (a)
Course Description: Terms that are commonly used in the initiation stage of arbitration.
Key Terms: Claimant, Arbitration Clause, Notice of Arbitration
(c) Initiation of Arbitration (b)
Course Description: Terms that are commonly used in the initiation stage of arbitration.
Key Terms: Arbitral Tribunal, Seat of Arbitration, Expedited Procedure
(d) Hearing Phase in Arbitration
Course Description: Terms relating to the various components of the arbitration hearing phase, encompassing processes such as evidence presentation, witness examination, and more.
Key Terms: Hearing, Interim Relief, Witness Examination
(e) Arbitral Institutions & Rules
Course Description: Terms covering the various arbitral institutions and rules.
Key Terms: International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration (ICC), United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Rules, Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
(f) Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
Course Description: Terms covering the formation of arbitral tribunals, including roles, qualifications, ethical considerations, and relevant guidelines.
Key Terms: Appointing Authority, Sole Arbitrator, List Procedure
(g) Pre-hearing Phase in Arbitration
Course Description: Terms covering the pre-hearing phase in arbitration, including procedures, document exchange, and case management conferences that lay the groundwork for the arbitration proceedings.
Key Terms: Arbitration Proceeding, Terms of Reference, Statement of Claim
(h) Arbitration Outcomes (a)
Course Description: Terms covering the various stages and aspects of arbitration outcomes, including the different types of awards, their interpretations, and more.
Key Terms: Procedural Order, Interim Award, Interlocutory Award
(i) Arbitration Outcomes (b)
Course Description: Terms covering the various stages and aspects of arbitration outcomes, including the different types of awards, their interpretations, and more.
Key Terms: Without Delay, Discontinuance, Correction of the Award
(j) Costs of Arbitration
Course Description: Terms encompassing the financial aspects of arbitration, addressing fees, costs, and expenses related to the arbitration process.
Key Terms: Schedule of Fees, Costs Award, Advance on Costs
2. Contract Law
This topic covers key terms essential for contract formation, breaches, interpretation, and remedies. Learn terms covering offer and acceptance, as well as mistake, duress, and misrepresentation.
Contract Law courses
(a) Contract Law Basics
Course Description: Basic and essential terms related to the formation of all types of contracts.
Key Terms: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration
(b) Breach of Contract
Course Description: Contract breaches can occur in several ways and can have varied consequences. Learn critical terms in this course.
Key Terms: Warranty, Waiver, Settlement
(c) Contract Interpretation
Course Description: This course covers the interpretation of terms in the contract, useful for legal discussions and clarifications.
Key Terms: Subject Matter, Implied Terms, Entire Agreement
(d) Mistake, Legality & Duress
Course Description: A wide variety of terms covering mistake, legality and duress.
Key Terms: Duress, Unconscionability, Illegality
(e) Misrepresentation
Course Description: False representation can often lead to breach of contract. Learn key terms related to this topic in this course.
Key Terms: Omission, Inducement, Severance
(f) Remedies
Course Description: Remedies aim to produce an equitable outcome when a contract is breached. Learn key terms related to this topic in this course.
Key Terms: Damages, Mitigation, Causation
(g) Contract Law (Others)
Course Description: Other terms related to contract law.
Key Terms: Principal, Frustration, Right of Disposal
3. Criminal Law
This course module provides a comprehensive overview of terms relevant to criminal law, including the roles within the justice system, trial procedures, sentencing options, types of evidence, criminal offences, and the bail process.
Criminal Law courses
(a) People in Criminal Law
Course Description: Terms covering various roles and people in the criminal justice system.
Key Terms: Prosecution, Public Prosecutor, Magistrate
(b) Criminal Trial Process
Course Description: Terms covering legal procedures and documentation related to criminal trials.
Key Terms: Plead guilty, Charge, Claim Trial
(c) Criminal Sentences
Course Description: Terms covering various forms of legal penalties and consequences for individuals convicted of crimes.
Key Terms: Imprisonment, Fine, Caning
(d) Criminal Evidence
Course Description: Terms covering the presentation and evaluation of evidence in criminal cases.
Key Terms: Inadmissible, Formal Admission, Accused’s Statement
(e) Crime & Offences
Course Description: Terms covering various criminal offenses, such as violent crimes, property crimes, and more.
Key Terms: Crime, Offense, Misdemeanor
(f) Offence & Arrest (Coming Soon)
(g) Bail Process
Course Description: Terms covering various aspects related to the legal process of securing the release of an accused person before trial.
Key Terms: Arrest, Post Bail, Bailor
(h) Trial (Coming Soon)
(g) Punishment & Protection (Coming Soon)
4. General Legal
This module equips learners with essential terms used in legal proceedings, from the people involved to courtroom objects and procedures. Learn terms related to filing claims, pre-trial procedures, trial processes, types of evidence, sentencing considerations, and the appellate process in this topic.
General Legal courses
(a) People in Law
Course Description: Terms covering people and stakeholders commonly seen in the legal sector.
Key Terms: Plaintiff, Defendant, Accomplice
(b) Objects in Court
Course Description: Terms covering objects commonly found in a court room.
Key Terms: Jury Box, Bar Table, Exhibit
(c) Filing a Claim
Course Description: Terms that are commonly used when filing a claim in a typical law suit.
Key Terms: Claimant, Statement of Claim, Nature of Claim
(d) Pre-Trial
Course Description: Terms covering various aspects of pre-trial legal procedures, such as pleading guilty, serving legal documents, and preparing for trial.
Key Terms: Plead Guilty, Claim Trial, Service of Process
(e) Trial
Course Description: Terms relating to essential aspects of the trial process and its underlying principles.
Key Terms: Trial, Opening Statement, Argument
(f) Evidence
Course Description: Terms covering various types of evidence used in legal proceedings.
Key Terms: Physical Evidence, Written Statement, Falsification of Evidence
(g) Sentencing
Course Description: Terms relating to the different components and considerations within the sentencing process.
Key Terms: Not Guilty, Petty Offence, Hearing
(h) Appeal
Course Description: Terms addressing various aspects of the appellate process and its outcomes.
Key Terms: Time Limit, Notice of Appeal, Respondent's Notice
5. PDPA
This module covers essential terms related to data protection laws and practices, focusing on privacy and data management. Learn terms related to data processing, consent obligations, and data subject rights crucial for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
PDPA Courses
(a) PDPA General
Course Description: Terms covering data protection laws, practices, and concepts crucial for safeguarding privacy and data management.
Key Terms: Personally Identifiable Information, Data Processing, Data Minimisation
(b) Data Protection Obligations
Course Description: Terms encompassing various data protection obligations and concepts related to ensuring the security, privacy, and lawful handling of personal data.
Key Terms: Consent Obligation, Purpose Limitation Obligation, Reasonable Person
(c) Data Subject Rights & Offences
Course Description: Terms related to data subject rights and data protection offences in the context of data privacy and security regulations.
Key Terms: Data Subject, Right to Data Portability, Right to Object
6. Wills & Probate
This module covers terms essential to understanding wills and probate, including key parties, legal concepts, and documentation
processes. Learn terms related to probate documents, and the role of various entities in the probate and inheritance process.
Wills & Probate courses
(a) Parties to a Will
Course Description: Terms describing the key parties and entities involved in the execution and administration of a will.
Key Terms: Executor, Administrator, Trustee
(b) Making a Will
Course Description: Terms relating to the process of creating a will and its associated legal concepts.
Key Terms: Mutual Will, Codicil, Debts and Liabilities
(c) Documents & Institutions
Course Description: Terms associated with the documentation and legal entities involved in the probate and inheritance process.
Key Terms: Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration, Wills Registry
8. Intellectual Property
This topic covers essential terms in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn terms related to patent application processes, trademark distinctiveness, copyright ownership, and trade secret protection.
IP courses
(a) Intellectual Property Overview
Course Description: General terms in relation to all aspects of intellectual property.
Key Terms: Effective Filing Date, Infringement, International Trademark Classes
(b) Patent Application Process
Course Description: Terms involved in the process of filing a patent application.
Key Terms: Utility Patent, Prior Art, Patent Cooperation Treaty
(c) Patent Litigation
Course Description: Terms involved in patent infringement lawsuits.
Key Terms: First-to-File Rule, Doctrine of Equity, Claim Chart
(d) Trademark Law
Course Description: Terms related to the sources of protection of trademark.
Key Terms: Distinctiveness, Conexistence Agreement, Incontestable Trademark
(e) Types of Trademarks & Trade Secrets
Course Description: Terms covering the different types of trademarks and trade secrets.
Key Terms: Formula, Certification Mark, Fanciful Mark
(f) Copyright
Course Description: Terms related to different aspects of copyright, including ownership, infringement and copyright law.
Key Terms: Derivative Work, Safe Harbours, Give Credit