Legal Terminology

Understanding basic legal terminology is the foundation of every legal profession, from law offices and courtrooms to corporate compliance and government roles. With the growing demand for legal literacy across industries, professionals must be fluent in the language of the law. Our comprehensive Legal Terminology course equips you with the ability to understand and apply legal terms used in litigation, contracts, property, business, family, international law, and more.

Designed for students at all experience levels, the course blends courtroom terminology with real-world context through case studies, writing exercises, and mock courtroom activities. Upon course completion, you will earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Legal Terminology, opening doors to careers in law, business, and public administration.

Patrick M. Teague

Patrick M. Teague is an experienced attorney in event law, representing various wedding and event professionals, including planners, designers, and photographers. He has also successfully represented Lovegevity, a multi-media publishing house, in contract negotiations with wedding and event suppliers, television personalities, and, notably, world-renowned event designer Preston Bailey.

Mr. Teague attended law school in New Orleans, where he holds a law degree from Tulane University and remains deeply interested and involved in the city.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Any word processing application (not included in enrollment).
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.