Complementary study for court-appointed translators and interpreters – an introduction to Czech Law

Course description:

Course content:

The purpose of organizing the complementary study course is to contribute to the improvement of the professional training of court translators and interpreters and to broaden their knowledge of Czech law in the broad sense of the word, which will subsequently increase the quality of the services they provide.
The aim of the course is to prepare current and future court translators and interpreters, including those who already hold, or intend to apply for, a licence as a court translator or court interpreter, sufficiently in terms of professional legal knowledge and language skills to enable them to perform their services competently and to the highest professional standard.
During their studies they will acquire basic knowledge of Czech law, including orientation in basic Czech legal regulations. Emphasis is also placed on introducing the specifics of Czech law, the correct interpretation of which is crucial for meaningful translation into a foreign language (i.e. the language of another legal system).
The course is also open to foreigners living in the Czech Republic so that they can supplement their knowledge of the Czech language with basic knowledge of Czech law and Czech legal terminology. At the same time, it can serve as an introduction to Czech law for all those who want to get an elementary idea about it. Each module consists of 14 three-hour lectures, supported by detailed presentations.

Classes are held on Fridays, 12:00 - 14:30 hour.

Module I Winter Semester – Private Law

Opening 4 October 2024
End of classes 24 January 2025

Exam after Module I 7 February 2025 / resitting 27 June 2025
Exams are to be taken exlusively on site

Content

4 October 2024 - constituional system; types of regulations (laws and delegated legislation); legislative procedure, etc.
11 October 2024 - civil law: general part; natural and juridical persons; representation; juridical acts; statute of limitations
18 October 2024 - family law, marriage, parents and children, support and maintenance
25 October 2024 - rights in rem, ownership, co-ownership, rights in things of another
1 November 2024 - law of succession
8 November 2024 - law of obligations
15 November 2024 - basic types of contract
22 November 2024 - liability for damage, compensation and indemnity
29 November 2024 - business corporations I
6 December 2024 - business corporations II (types of corporations)
13 December 2024 - civil procedure I
10 January 2025 - civil procedure II
17 January 2025 - insolvency procedure
24 January 2025 - labour law: employment contract, rights and duties of an employer and employee; termination by notice, etc.

Module II Spring Semester – Public Law

Opening 14 February 2025
End of courses 6 June 2025

Exam after Module II 14 June 2025 / resitting 27 June 2025
Exams are to be taken exlusively on site.

Content

14 February - social security law
21 February - criminal law – basics of criminal liability
28 Febru