Legal Professions
This legal profession is often described as "general practitioner" and involves advising clients on business, family and consumer matters, drawing up wills, drafting contracts and selling property/land.
What is a solictor?
This is where a case is reviewed which has already been heard in a lower court.
What is appellate Court (Court of Appeal)?
To do something that is not legal/ commit a crime.
What is breaking the law?
What is the jury / what are jurors?
Provide a correct linking word:
Civil law in the UK typically deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, ____________ criminal law addresses offenses that are considered harmful to society as a whole."
whereas, while
This legal profession does three things: appears in court to represent others, gives specialized legal advice in person or in writing, and drafts documents. They have rights of audience in all courts.
What are barristers?
This is where serious criminal cases are heard by a judge and jury.
to make sure a law is not broken.
A _______________ is a person who assists someone representing themselves in court, typically in the UK and other common law jurisdictions. They’re not a lawyer, but they provide support, advice, and guidance to a litigant (the person representing themselves) during court proceedings.
McKenzie friend
Complete the statement with the correct forms. If I _____________(explain) the problem to my lawyer, I'm sure she _______________ (be) happy to help.
If I explain the problem to my lawyer, I'm sure she will be happy to help. (First conditional)
The ____________________is a new, centralized qualification system for becoming a solicitor in England and Wales. It was designed to standardize the qualification process and make it more accessible for those wishing to pursue a career as a solicitor.
SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination)
This is where a majority of small crimes are tried.
What is magistrates' court?
Laws that have come into being over a long period and are based on previous legal decisions, local traditions, religious beliefs and culture.
What is common law?
Magistrates are known collectively as:
what is "a bench"?
Give an example of a sentence in the ZERO CONDITIONAL.
example: "If someone breaks the law in the UK, they face prosecution."
if/when + present simple >> present simple
(general fact)
To become a ___________in the UK, you generally need to have at least 5 years of experience as a solicitor or barrister, though the exact requirements can vary depending on the type of judicial position. The minimum requirement is usually 5 years, while higher judicial roles may require 10 to 12 years of legal experience.
What is a judge ?
This is where a group of specially chosen people examine legal problems of a particular type.
What is Tribunal?
This type of law helps people to make claims for compensation when someone hurts them or damages their property.
What is tort law?
In a civil case, jurors must reach a verdict of ____________ or _________ ____________.
What is liable or not liable?
Give an example of a sentence in the FIRST conditional.
"If someone is found guilty in court, they will receive a sentence based on the severity of their crime."
If/when + present simple >> will + infinitive
(future situations that are real or possible)
One of the main areas of specialism for these professionals is the authentication and approval of signatures and documents that are for use abroad, if you are buying or selling property or other assets abroad, if you want to make a will to deal with those assets, or if you are applying to marry, work or live abroad you may need one to help you with the documents.
What is a Notary?
This is the highest court in the jurisdiction, the court of last resort.
What is the Supreme Court?
The ________________of proof is about who has to prove something. The _________________of proof is about how convincing the proof needs to be.
(you need to get both words correct to get the points)
Burden / Standard
__________________ are a vital part of the criminal justice system, dealing with over 97% of cases in their entirety. They do not usually have any legal qualifications, but must be of good character. They are not paid.
What are magistrates?
Give an example of a sentence in the SECOND CONDITIONAL
example: "If a defendant were wrongly convicted, they would have the right to appeal the decision."
if + past simple >> would + infinitive
(hypothetical, imagined or unreal future events)