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Course Description

Build language skills to better serve your legal clients.

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Course Outline


  • Module 1: Greetings and Introductions (initial contact via e-mail and phone)
  • Module 2: Let's Meet at the Office (setting up a meeting: location, date, and time)
  • Module 3: Getting to Know the Client (client basic information and description)
  • Module 4: Tell Me Your Story (addressing the past in detail)
  • Module 5: Preparing for the Case (requests for legal documentation)
  • Module 6: Review of Client Documents (reviewing documents in Spanish) 
  • Module 7: New Client Onboarding (writing a retainer, fee agreements, etc.) 
  • Module 8: Course Review and Final Portfolio

Learner Outcomes


You will receive a certificate of completion. SMU CAPE partners with Credly to provide you with a digital version of your certificate that you can use to showcase what you’ve accomplished. This digital badge will contain information describing your credential and will allow you to easily share your achievement to LinkedIn and other platforms.

Prerequisites


Spanish proficiency or previous study is strongly preferred, but fluency is not required for program admission. Students who have the equivalent of one or two semesters of beginning Spanish, or heritage speakers without formal Spanish study, will be well-suited for this program.

If you need to refresh or strengthen your Spanish language skills, we recommend StraighterLine's self-paced language courses. As an SMU partner, StraighterLine will transfer the transcript for completed coursework directly to SMU.


 

Recommendations

  • Talk one-on-one with an advisor to answer your specific questions.
  • Call 214-768-5581 or email smupro@smu.edu.
  • Complete and submit the application online.
  • SMU will confirm your acceptance and facilitate your payment.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Application

Name
Spanish for Legal Professionals Certificate Program
Instructions

Please click "Apply Now" to begin your application.

You will be required to log in or create an account if you do not already have one.

If you need any further assistance, contact SMU CAPE at 214-768-2273.

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Section Title
Spanish for Legal Professionals Certificate Program - February 2025
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 7:30PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2025 to Apr 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Early Registration Rate non-credit $1,695.00 Click here to get more information
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