Why Join Our Legal English Summer School in Nuremberg?
Would you like to improve your Legal English, develop practical legal skills and build international connections in one of Europe’s most historically significant legal cities? Louise Kulbicki and Rosalyn Sheehy explain what participants can expect from the Legal English Summer School in Nuremberg.
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
Original programme fee: €989
Programme website: elite-english.de
What is the Legal English Summer School?
The summer school is an intensive six-day programme combining Legal English, practical legal skills, legal history, cultural activities and professional networking. It is designed to help participants use English more confidently and professionally in an international legal context.
| Programme detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20–25 July 2026 |
| City | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Training venue | The Philosophical Society in central Nuremberg, within walking distance of the Kaiserburg |
| Trainers | Louise Kulbicki and Rosalyn Sheehy |
| Fee announced in the video | €989 |
| Accommodation | Not included; the organisers offered help locating nearby rooms |
| Booking information | Visit the programme website |
Who is it for?
- Legal English students with a good level of general English
- Law graduates and young lawyers
- Future LLM students
- People preparing for an international legal career
- Legal professionals who want greater confidence communicating in English
What will participants study?
| Subject | Practical focus |
|---|---|
| Contract drafting | Draft clearer and more robust commercial clauses. |
| Business and commercial law | Use accurate terminology while discussing transactions and business structures. |
| Client meetings | Ask effective questions, explain legal issues and respond professionally. |
| Contract negotiation | Present positions, make proposals and work towards agreement. |
| Alternative dispute resolution | Discuss arbitration, mediation and dispute-resolution strategy. |
| Advocacy | Develop oral argument and persuasive communication. |
| TOLES preparation | Practise the vocabulary and skills assessed in the Test of Legal English Skills. |
Learning beyond the classroom
The programme combines formal study with the legal history and culture of Nuremberg. Participants were due to visit Courtroom 600 and the Palace of Justice, where the Nuremberg Trials took place, and attend the final of an international moot court competition.
| Activity | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Courtroom 600 and Palace of Justice visit | Connect Legal English and international criminal law with an important historical setting. |
| International moot court final | Observe students using written and oral legal argument in English. |
| Art Bunker and medieval dungeon tours | Explore Nuremberg’s history and culture. |
| Zeppelin Field visit | Engage critically with the city’s twentieth-century history. |
| Movie night and group dinner | Build relationships in a relaxed international environment. |
| Networking throughout the week | Meet participants interested in international legal careers. |
Meet the trainers
Louise Kulbicki and Rosalyn Sheehy are experienced international Legal English teachers. They met while working on a government-funded programme for lawyers in Oman during the COVID-19 period. Their approach combines accurate professional language with practical tasks such as drafting, negotiation, client communication and advocacy.
Why study Legal English in Nuremberg?
Nuremberg offers a distinctive setting for a programme that combines language, law and professional skills. Participants can practise the language of international legal work while learning about the development of international criminal law and meeting others with similar ambitions.
What was included?
The announced €989 programme fee included tuition, course materials, assessments, organised city tours and activities. Accommodation was separate. Prospective participants were advised to verify current prices, availability and inclusions directly with the organisers.
More information: Visit Elite English or email info@elite-english.de.
🥇 Ways to learn Legal English
- Book Legal English training with Louise.
- Study independently with the Study Legal English courses.
- Read Louise Kulbicki and Natasha Costello’s book, Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers.
- Watch more lessons on the Study Legal English YouTube channel.
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- Connect with Louise on LinkedIn.
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