Current events
Several U.S. states have accused social-media companies of designing platforms in ways that can contribute to children's problematic use. If a company is facing this kind of criticism, what verb can describe the process of gradually accepting that the situation is not ideal and learning to live with it?
cope with
A company continues an allegedly unlawful activity despite receiving a lawyer's notification demanding that it stop. What type of letter might have been sent first, and what could happen if the company refuses to comply?
a cease-and-desist letter; legal action/lawsuit may follow
Complete this sentence:
Although they disagree politically, they have a strong ______.
What word can mean a strong connection between people?
bond
A lawyer is quoting a witness in court. Complete the introduction:
He said, and I ______: ‘I never received the documents.’
quote
A tenant receives an official document informing them that they must leave their home because the landlord is seeking to remove them from the property.
What is this document called?
eviction notice
AI systems are increasingly being used to draft documents, summarize evidence and assist lawyers. If a lawyer asks an AI system to produce the first version of a contract, bill or motion, which verb is more appropriate: do or draft? Why?
draft
The parties are not the ones conducting the conciliation. They are there to participate in it. Complete the sentence:
Both parties were required to ______ a conciliation hearing.
attend
A party decides not to exercise a procedural right. Which expression belongs in legal language?
A. give in
B. give up
C. waive
waive
Which country has the most time zones in the world, if its overseas territories are included?
France
A senator has an idea for a new law and prepares the text that could eventually become legislation.
What would you say:?
“She did a new bill.”
or
“She drafted a new bill.”
drafted
Imagine that two parties attend a hearing and exchange completely opposing views. They can discuss the issue professionally, but if the conversation turns into an angry verbal fight, which verb becomes more appropriate?
argue
The judge decides that a conciliation hearing should take place. Complete the sentence:
The court will ______ a conciliation hearing next month.
hold
Which expression is the most natural? Why?
She decided to ______ university after her second year.
drop out of
A lawyer has presented all the arguments she believes are necessary. She puts down her papers and says:
I've ______ my case. My work here is done.
What verb completes the sentence?
plead
What is the difference between plead a case and plead guilty?
A process server arrives at someone's home with the documents relating to a lawsuit. The person opens the door and says, “Why are you giving me these papers?”
What could the process server say?
"You've been served."
A lawyer explains a relatively straightforward procedural step to a junior associate. The associate looks terrified.
What idiomatic expression could the lawyer use to reassure them?
Can you think of a legal procedure that actually IS complicated? Why?
it's not rocket science
A judgment can no longer be challenged through the ordinary procedural avenues available in the case. What concept describes this situation?
How could you express the same idea without using the Latin term?
res judicata / the judgment is final / the judgment has become final