Welcome to Elite English’s
Legal English Summer School Nuremberg 20–25 July 2026
Step into the heart of European legal history and sharpen your skills in one of Germany’s most iconic cities.
English Is The International Language Of Law
Our Legal English Summer School in Nuremberg offers an immersive, intellectually stimulating, and culturally rich experience designed for international law students and legal professionals from around the world.
Join us for an unforgettable educational journey with native English speaking, experienced lawyers/trainers in the historic city of Nuremberg where the past and present of
international law come to life. Our week of rigorous training will include daily lectures, tutorials, TOLES examination preparation and advocacy workshop concluding on Saturday
with a visit to the International Moot Court Competition in Court 600.
Discover medieval Nuremberg Castle with stunning city views and rich history! Explore the vibrant Old Town and enjoy a delicious German food.
Legal English is distinct from ordinary English due to its specialised vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and rigid emphasis on precision to avoid any potential ambiguity. Join us on our Legal English adventure where you can develop your soft skills and put learning into practice.
ABOUT US
Welcome to Elite English
Elite English provides high-quality Legal English courses designed to meet the needs of international law students, lawyers, and legal professionals aiming to succeed in global legal environments.
English is the lingua franca of the law and indeed English law is the dominant choice for parties entering into international commercial contracts. A high level of English is essential for every lawyer working internationally.
Our programs help you gain the legal language skills, terminology, and confidence needed to communicate effectively in English-speaking legal systems. Legal English employs a precise, technical vocabulary where common words can have different legal meanings. Many terms are borrowed from Latin and Old French, reflecting England's legal history after the Norman conquest. You will be given tips to hone down legalese and focus on modern ‘plain’ English writing. The term "legalese" is often used to criticize the more abstruse or unnecessarily complex aspects of this language.
Rosalyn Sheehy LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)
Founder
Elite English Summer School
Work Hard, Play Hard
Join us for an incredible week in Historic Nuremburg. Monday 20th July – Saturday 25th July, 2026. Intensive daily classes 9am to 6pm interspersed with fun city tours and fine dining.
Be prepared to be put through your paces in a corporate environment (with unlimited coffee, pretzels and pastries). Explore Nuremberg’s medieval charm, walk through the halls of legal history, and build the language and legal skills that will set you apart in your global legal career.
Held in the historic city where the Nuremberg Trials reshaped international law, this program combines intensive Legal English training with practical workshops, tutorials, TOLES exam preparation, and visits to courts and legal institutions. You will gain invaluable insights into legal terminology, legal writing, contract drafting, advocacy, and courtroom language all while networking with like-minded peers in an international environment.
Make memories and make friends!
We will focus on rigorous TOLES exams preparation with a mock exam on the final Friday. International law firms, legal departments, and companies’ value TOLES as proof of a candidate’s ability to:
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Understand complex legal documents in English
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Draft and interpret contracts
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Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
CITY TOURS
The Best Of Times, The Wurst Of Times!
Join our Legal English Summer School in July 2026 for an unforgettable educational journey in the historic city of Nuremberg where the past and present of international law come to life. Beyond the classroom, delegates will enjoy guided tours of Nuremberg’s most iconic cultural and historical landmarks — from the majestic Imperial Castle and the charming Old Town, the home of Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer to the powerful Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
Nuremberg's Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) was a vital imperial palace and residence for many emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. There is so much more to Nuremberg than its poignant past. A stroll through the alleys and along the historic city walls will reveal a vibrant city brimming with atmosphere and flair. The inner city, divided into two parts by the Pegnitz, is encircled by a wall completed in 1452, and the older, inner line of fortifications, dating from 1140 and 1320, can still be traced. We will stomp around all the amazing city sites will bellies full of the best of Bratwurst!
The best of times,
the Wurst of times!
Learn Legal English and enjoy city tours and optional excursions.
Join our Legal English Summer School in July 2026 for an unforgettable educational journey in the historic city of Nuremberg where the past and present of international law come to life. Beyond the classroom, delegates will enjoy guided tours of Nuremberg’s most iconic cultural and historical landmarks — from the majestic Imperial Castle and the charming Old Town, the home of Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer to the Zeppelin Field.
Nuremberg's Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) was a vital imperial palace and residence for many emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. There is so much more to Nuremberg than its poignant past. A stroll through the alleys and along the historic city walls will reveal a vibrant city brimming with atmosphere and flair. The inner city, divided into two parts by the Pegnitz, is encircled by a wall completed in 1452, and the older, inner line of fortifications, dating from 1140 and 1320, can still be traced.
BOOKS & MATERIALS
Your Legal English Toolkit
The Lawyer ́s English Language Coursebook – written by:
Catherine Mason, the founder of TOLES, has taught legal English in Cambridge for over 20 years. Catherine based this book on what lawyers
say they really need: legal vocabulary, knowledge of the common law, and absolute accuracy when drafting contracts and communicating
with clients. Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES), the internationally recognized exam, sets the gold standard for legal English proficiency worldwide.
As well as rigorous reading and writing exercises and quizzes, we include stimulating discussion points to improve spoken fluency and accuracy of your legal English. We will also discuss Lawyering in the age of AI.
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Improve grammar and legal vocabulary: with lessons on legal terminology, idioms, collocations and expressions used in areas like commercial law, contract law, and intellectual property.
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Refine professional skills: You will enhance critical skills such as legal writing (drafting contracts and correspondence), public speaking, and negotiation.
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Contract drafting and contract negotiations, Drafting from scratch exercises, typical contract clauses and practical, real life examples. Ensure your contract is bullet proof and legally effective.
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Address legal concepts: our course provides an introduction to common law systems, exploring the legal mindset and concepts behind English-speaking legal systems.
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Advocacy - Develop communication skills: delegates will gain confidence and fluency communicating with clients and colleagues, conducting court role-plays, and holding formal meetings.
Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers written by:
Louise Kulbriki, your expert legal trainer - designed to hone skills required in working
Legal life, Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers is practical, accessible and fun.
Course Materials
The Lawyer ́s English Language Coursebook – written by Catherine Mason, the founder of TOLES (Test of Legal English) and director of Cambridge Law Studio. Catherine has taught legal English in Cambridge
for over 20 years. This book is based on what lawyers say they really need: legal vocabulary, knowledge of the common law, and absolute accuracy when drafting contracts and communicating with clients. Test
of Legal English Skills (TOLES), the internationally recognized exam, sets the gold standard for legal English proficiency worldwide.
As well as rigorous reading and writing exercises and quizzes, we include stimulating discussion points to improve spoken fluency and accuracy of your legal English.
• Improve grammar and legal vocabulary: with lessons on legal terminology, idioms, collocations and expressions used in areas like commercial law, contract law, and intellectual property.
• Refine professional skills: You will enhance critical skills such as legal writing, public speaking, and negotiation.
• Contract drafting and contract negotiations, drafting from scratch exercises, typical contract clauses and practical, real life examples. Ensure your contract is bullet proof and legally effective.
• Address legal concepts: our course provides an introduction to common law systems, exploring the legal mindset and concepts behind English-speaking legal systems.
• Advocacy - develop communication skills: delegates will gain confidence and fluency communicating with clients and colleagues, conducting court role-plays, and holding formal meetings.
• Explore Lawyering in the age of AI.
Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers was co-written by:
your expert trainer Louise Kulbicki and Natasha Costello, designed to hone skills required in working legal life, Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers is practical, accessible and fun.
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
Stay in the Heart of Nuremberg
Accommodation
There are a host of accommodation options, depending on your budget. We will give you every assistance in finding comfortable lodgings.
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Art & Business Hotel, Gleißbühlstraße 15, 90402 Nürnberg
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Sheraton Carlton Nürnberg, Eilgutstraße 15, Mitte, 90443 Nürnberg
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Hotel Klughardt, Tauroggenstraße 40, 90491 Nürnberg, Germany
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Hotel Victoria Königstrasse 80, Mitte, 90402 Nürnberg
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Five Reasons Hotel & Hostel, Frauentormauer 42, 90402 Nürnberg
Friday Night Dining
Group dinner at 7 Paintings Restaurant, Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg, a fascinating dinner show that combines art, technology and enjoyment into a unique experience. For 2.5 hours, immerse yourself in a world where each course tells a new story.
Lawyers can be creative! Enjoy seven diverse courses, paint, solve puzzles, and experience a magical world full of colours, stories, and shared moments.
Transport
By Air - Nuremberg Airport or Albrecht Dürer. Many budget airlines fly through here making it really convenient for onward around Europe.
https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/de
By car and train - the city is just one hour from Munich and three hours from Berlin.
https://www.thetrainline.com/en/destinations/trains-to-nuremburg
MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Advocacy Workshop & Moot Court Competition
Be a snappy advocate with our Court Advocacy workshop! Refine your skills ......and remember, bring a suit! This workshops covers essential elements of legal advocacy, legal research, case analysis, structuring oral arguments, handling judicial interventions, and courtroom etiquette. It will also involve a mix of theoretical instruction and practical, interactive exercises to prepare you for simulating court proceedings.
You will develop and practice your written and oral legal argumentation skills with some expert tips from Iain Morley K.C., author of The Devil’s Advocate.
Advocacy Workshop & Moot Court Competition visit.
Become a forceful and influential advocate with our Court Advocacy workshop, as part of our course.
Refine your skills ...... and remember, bring a suit.
Our workshop covers essential elements of legal advocacy, legal research, case analysis, structuring oral arguments, handling judicial interventions, and courtroom etiquette. It will also involve a mix of theoretical instruction and practical, interactive exercises to prepare you for simulating court proceedings.
You will develop and practice your written and oral legal argumentation skills with some expert tips from Iain Morley K.C., author of The Devil’s Advocate.
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The Nuremberg Moot Court, Court 600,
Nuremberg Palace of Justice, 5pm Saturday, July 25th 2026
We are invited into the audience of the final of the ICLU Annual International Moot Court competition, held in English in Court 600! Courtroom 600 is the actual courtroom where the Nuremberg Trials of the major war criminals were held after World War II. It symbolizes the foundation of modern international criminal law and the commitment to ending impunity for those in power.
University teams from all over the world argue a case before the "International Criminal Court" during the competition. Students assume roles of prosecution or defence to argue a fictitious case.
Watch students argue their cases before a panel of judges, which includes esteemed legal professionals, academics, and judges. The competition is organized by the International Nuremberg Principles Academy and the FAU Erlangen- Nuremberg.
The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is a foundation dedicated to the advancement of international criminal law and related human rights.
Elite English Summer School
Königstraße 39,
90402 Nuremberg, Germany
(+49) 15237622977
(+49) 15237622977
Book Early – limited places!
Tuition Fee: €989