Do you ever feel that you don’t have a strong understanding of legal maritime English?
Do you get stuck in important conversations because you lack crucial vocabulary, or find it difficult to practise the basics?
What about your background in the history and legal principles of the industry?
Do you feel insecure in your knowledge of these subjects?
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, don’t worry. We can help.
When you’re involved in any aspect of maritime law, there are a couple of essential skills you’ll need to master. They’ll help you make strides towards building a successful career within the legal field and in maritime trade.
First, you’ll need to grasp its formal jargon, and build up and practise a specific legal vocabulary to communicate well. Not only will this improve your spoken Legal English skills, it will also remove the fear of poor communication.
Second, it’s important to have a firm foundation in the basics of the legal sector within the maritime industry. Developing your knowledge of legal history, legal scholars, legal systems and legal principles will give you the peace of mind of knowing you understand the essentials of maritime law.
This will give you a major head start in your professional development and will absolutely be critical for your career.
You’ll never have to feel nervous that your knowledge of legal maritime English isn’t good enough.
Please note this is not an English language course but a module on developing and practising your legal maritime English language skills, whilst getting a lasting foundation in maritime law.
This module is for anyone joining or already part of the maritime industry and is essential if you’re engaged in any aspect of maritime law. Whether you’re:
When you enrol in this module, you’ll discover how to become fluent in the legal language of the industry!
Having a solid foundation in legal maritime English is essential to all shipping careers but even more, it's empowering. You’ll be able to understand and clearly communicate in all your dealings.
We’ll make sure you get the legal language skills used by the most powerful communicators in the legal profession!
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Whatever situation you find yourself in, whether it’s working or day to day, you’ll feel confident you’ve got the skills you need to thrive.
This module provides you with a series of 16 intermediate level units. They’ll boost your previously gained English language skills, improve your legal maritime English and give you a background into key aspects of maritime law.
Progressing from general to more specialised subjects, we’ll guide you through the core aspects of legal maritime English. Each unit is in two parts:
Part 1 – The Topic – A narrative passage built around one of four key themes that include:
• Legal History
• Legal Scholars
• Legal Systems
• Legal Principles
This section:
Part 2 – Activities: This is a set of tools designed to deepen and expand your newly gained language skills. With a strong emphasis on comprehension, questioning and practise, you’ll find:
Theme I: Legal History
To know the future, you need an understanding of the past. The history of law is rich, diverse and essential to know if you want to get an appreciation of its ever-developing nature. In this part we’ll look at:
Unit 1: Ancient Maritime Law
Unit 2: Byzantine Maritime Law
Unit 3: Consulato del Mare
Unit 4: Rules of Oléron
Theme II: Legal Scholars
Both philosophers and lawyers have contributed to the development of jurisprudence. Maritime law is not just a set of rules; it influences how trade is equitably managed across the globe and reflects the society we live in. In this part, we’ll look at some pioneers of legal scholarship including:
Unit 5: Hugo Grotius
Unit 6: Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Unit 7: Sir William Blackstone
Unit 8: Lord Mansfield
Theme III: Legal Systems
These are rules, standards and processes that assess and enforce a country’s laws. In this module we are going to look at the history of some of the most influential legal systems, discover how they developed and examine their importance today. We’ll look at:
Unit 9: The Roots of Civil Law
Unit 10: The Roots of Common Law
Unit 11: The Genesis of Modern Maritime Law
Unit 12: Commercial Maritime Law and Public Maritime law
Theme IV: Legal Principles
Legal principles are norms and judicial customs that govern the application of law. In this part we will look at:
Unit 13: Good Faith
Unit 14: General Average
Unit 15: Marine Insurance
Unit 16: Freedom of the Seas
Designed by lawyers for lawyers.
We are one of the few online providers offering pioneering techniques to expand your legal Maritime English skills and deepen your legal knowledge at the same time.
On completion, we will award you with a Certificate of Achievement to support your continuous professional development.
Q: Are there any module prerequisites?
A: We expect you to have gained a pre-intermediate knowledge of the English language. We strongly recommend that you attain at least an English level B1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), before enrolling in this module.
Q: Can you tell me a bit more about the activities in the units?
A: Sure!
The Game of Words
This activity focuses on the practical use of specialised Legal Maritime English terminology and makes it simple! It enables you to gain specific vocabulary related to each unit by highlighting target words, establishing links to their synonyms and testing your ability to use and reproduce their correct English form.
Prof. Quinn and Paul’s Conversation
Presenting influential ideas in a compact way, the dialogue between these two characters makes you question your understanding of previously mentioned concepts as they take you along on an intellectual voyage.
Eloquence
Knowing how and when to convey a coherent message is among the most essential communication skills you need to master. In this activity, you will be introduced to the essential parts of exchanging ideas in an elegant and persuasive manner.
Latin Phrases
Over the centuries, ancient Rome’s legal system has had a tremendous impact on the legal systems of most western countries. This influence is still with us, with an abundance of Latin words and phrases still in use in legal contexts. This activity includes the Latin legal terms and maxims you need to know and use regularly for study and work.
Language Knots
This is fundamental to improving your linguistic dexterity. In this activity, you’ll systematically expand your vocabulary with the help of different parts of speech and word families through interactive tasks.
Test Corner
Evaluation is an important element of any learning! By working with your comprehension skills and the detailed language you’ve gained, we aim to stimulate your understanding with fun games and quizzes.
Q: What type of maritime career is this relevant for?
A: In a word… all! But it’s essential for anyone considering or already engaged in the maritime legal sector. Once introduced to the fascinating and diverse world of maritime law you can decide to pursue:
Q: Is this only offered online?
A: Yes, it is. You can access your topics and activities 24/7 via the web or on mobile.
Q: How long do I get access for?
A: Your access is based on your preferred subscription option.
There are three subscription options for each module: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year to complete and review all the units at your own pace.
We recommend an annual subscription plan. This will give you plenty of time to practice and really embed your learning.
Q: Can I keep the content of the module I paid for?
A: Technically speaking, our subscribers pay only for access to the educational content of the chosen module.
In addition, the non-subscription parts of the platform offer full access to new content that’s added periodically.
Q: How is the assessment conducted?
A: Each unit contains practical tasks and an ultimate exercise that evaluates your reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills. We instantly deliver the results.
Q: How do I get my Certification?
A: We award a Certificate of Achievement to each participant on completion of the module.
Q: Who is the team behind creating the Module?
A: We are an international team of professionals, passionate about breaking down the barriers to accessing the exciting world of maritime law:
D.D. Hornet – Module Coordinator, Design & Research
Harry R. Horner, D.D. Hornet, Michael Smith – Contributing Authors
Kit Brookman – Contributing Editor
Helen Scott, Angus Scott, Peter Noates, D.R. Piper – Narrators
Q: Why choose QARTHA?
A: We are one of the first all-around educational platforms for the maritime industry. Designed for would-be students, current maritime students and professionals looking for continuous professional development.
QARTHA is an immersive, engaging learning experience. The platform continues to grow, with newly added interactive modules designed to develop and inspire your maritime career.
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