Court
What is the role of a judge in a courtroom?
Listen to barristers, analyse, make decisions
What qualifications are typically required to become a lawyer?
A law degree
What does a solicitor do?
Gice legal advice, help with commercial transactions, draw up wills, gice advice in the area of business
What is the first step in preparing for a trial?
Thoroughly review all relevant documents and evidence related to the case
What is probate law?
The legal right to deal with someone's property, money and possessions when they die.
Describe what a barrister does during a trial.
Present clients in front of a judge
What is the purpose of a legal internship?
Allow students or graduates to obtain job experience and contribute to the success of a law firm.
Name three types of lawyers and their areas of specialization.
Corporate lawyers/Family lawyers/Intellectual property lawyers/Immigration lawyers/ Bankruptcy lawyers/ Civil rights lawyers...
Explain the term "make investigations " in the legal process.
Gathering and examination of evidence
International law
What is the difference between civil and criminal court?
Civil court handles with civil actions, criminal court deals with crimes and serious offences.
Discuss the importance of connections in the legal profession.
Connections can provide support, guidance and opportunities
What is the difference between a public defender and a private attorney?
Payment
What is a legal brief, and why is it important?
A written legal argument presented to the court with the purpose of convincing the judge to rule in favor of your client
What do they call parties in civil and in criminal actions?
Civil: claimant/plaintiff and defendant
Criminal: prosecutor and defendant
Explain the term "brief a barrister " in the context of the legal system.
To instruct a barrister on a case that he/she should speak on in the court
What are common job titles for those working in legal support roles?
Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Law clerk, Associate
Describe the responsibilities of a legal secretary.
Prepare court materials, communicate with clients, organising diaries, answering the phone, typing legal documents
Describe how legal research is conducted.
Identify the legal issue, find primary sources of law to support legal arguments, verify that you are using correct law
What is the difference between Common law system and Roman law system?
Common law is based on judicial precedent and gradual development through court decisions, while Roman law relies on legal codes and a structured framework.
What are the stages of a trial?
1. Opening Statements
2. Presenting the Prosecution/Plaintiff's Evidence
3. Presenting the Defense's Evidence
4. Closing Arguments
5. The Verdict
How do law firms typically structure their employment hierarchy?
From associates to solicitors and partners
What is the role of a legal consultant?
Aadvises clients on legal issues: contracts, risk assessment. They provide research, guidance on dispute resolution, help to minimize risks and achieve goals.
Discuss the importance of client confidentiality in legal work.
Failure to protect and secure confidential information may lead to the loss of business or clients, it also unlocks the danger of confidential information being misused to commit illegal activity such as fraud.
Explain the term "beneficiary of a trust" in the legal process.
The individual or group of individuals for whom a trust was created.