Legal meetings in Spanish: Expressions and Strategies
90 minutes
Format: Live online (videoconference) and downloadable materials
Duration: 1 live session (90 minutes)
Limited places: Small group
Overview
What you will learn
- How to open a meeting (purpose, agenda, timings).
- How to speak up and interrupt politely; how to steer the discussion back on track and close topics.
- How to request and verify critical information (facts, deadlines, documents, scope).
- How to clarify with legal caution (“en principio”, “a priori”, “habría que…”).
- How to disagree and negotiate without cultural friction (alternatives and conditions).
- How to close agreements.
Syllabus
- Opening, agenda-setting, and time management
- Turn-taking and professional interruptions
- Clarifying and verifying (legal precision)
- Clarifying and caution: the lawyer’s professional register
- Negotiation: objections, alternatives, and conditions
- Closing: summary, tasks, deadlines, and written follow-up
Methodology
Action-oriented approach: we will work with a realistic meeting model, extract linguistic and cultural resources, complete guided practice, and finish with a final simulation plus submission of meeting minutes/an email to verify learning.
Who is this course for?
For non-native Spanish-speaking legal professionals and law students who need to use Spanish in real legal contexts (meetings, emails, contracts, or reading court decisions) and who want to improve their fluency and confidence in professional situations.
Requirements
- A minimum general Spanish level of upper-intermediate (B1+) is recommended.
- A device with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a certificate issued at the end of the course? Yes. A certificate of attendance is issued.
- Will I receive additional materials? Yes. You will receive downloadable materials to prepare for the class and to continue revising at your own pace afterwards.
- What level of Spanish do I need? We aim to accommodate different levels, but a minimum of upper-intermediate (Advanced B1) or B2 is recommended.
- What happens if I cannot attend the live session? If you are unable to attend, please let me know in advance and we will look for the best alternative, subject to availability.
- How many people are there per group? Groups are small to ensure participation, practice, and personalised feedback. Places are limited.
- Which platform is used, and what do I need technically? The class is delivered by video conference (Google Meet). You will receive the link the day before. You will need a device with a stable internet connection, a camera and microphone, and preferably headphones.
- How do I make the payment? Payment is made through the website via PayPal or bank card.
- Is an invoice issued? Yes. If you require an invoice, you can request one directly at checkout by selecting the “I need an invoice” option and entering your billing details (name/company name, tax ID number, and address). We will email the invoice to you after payment.
Reviews
I already knew some legal vocabulary, but I found it hard to be precise when speaking Spanish in meetings, and sometimes I sounded unnatural or insecure. With this course, I’ve learned to express myself more clearly and to speak up with more confidence, using phrases that I know are correct in a professional context, instead of translating directly from my language. I recommend it to lawyers and other legal professionals.
Emily J. (UK)
I needed to become more fluent in Spanish in real work situations: phone calls, meetings with clients, and everyday conversations. The course is very practical and doesn’t waste time on theory. We worked on real examples and useful phrases you can use right away. I feel I’ve improved a lot when speaking Spanish at work.
Julien M. (France)
€ 80
Next edition: spring 2026
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