American Law and Legal English Program (ALLEI)

The University of Delaware's American Law and Legal Institute was established in 1998 to offer international legal professionals training in American law and legal English communication. This program benefits uniquely from the experience of the legal community of the State, particularly from the legal activity of the state's Court of Chancery, an international center for corporate and commercial legal processes. Much of US corporate litigation takes place in Delaware, and the Delaware Bar Association includes some of the most highly regarded attorneys and judges in the United States, many of whom have served as ALLEI faculty over the years.

The four week ALLEI program includes 120 hours of instructional and professional activities, including courses, seminars, legal visitations and cultural activities. Dates and fees

PROGRAM COURSE OFFERINGS (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

Courses are taught by experienced Delaware lawyers and center on topics in legal theory and practice. Program director and lead instructor, a University of Delaware teacher, is both a lawyer and an English as a Second language specialist. Courses taught include:

American Law Courses

Legal English and Communication Courses

Legal Seminars and Workshops

Legal and judicial seminars and workshops are offered on campus and at various law firms and courts in Delaware and led by lawyers and judges from Delaware's legal community who are experts in their respective fields. Topics may include:

Judicial and Legal Visitations
ALLEI participants visit state and federal courts and major American Law firms in Delaware, New York and Washington DC, where they have the opportunities to meet American colleagues and make professional contacts.

Cultural Program and Activities
ALLEI offers a full calendar of cultural and recreational trips, such as day trips to historic Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the Amish country of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and weekend excursions to Atlantic City's casinos, the Delaware beaches or Pennsylvania ski resorts, depending on the season. Professional visits include overnight trips to New York City and Washington, DC.

Program participants are housed on or near campus in resident halls, homestay families, or nearby hotels. Housing and Dining

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This program may be scheduled at most times throughout the year for a minimum of twelve participants in a group. Please see Dates and Fees for more information. We will be happy to design a program tailored to meet the needs of your partcipants.