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УДК 821.111:621.396038)
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Рецензент: Чувилина О.В., канд.фил. наук. доцент
Новик В. Ю., Савицкая А.О. Английский язык: методическое пособие для студентов 1-2 курсов юридической специальности. - Н. Новгород: Изд-во ФГОУ ВПО «ВГАВТ», 2012, 82с.
Цель данного пособия- развитие навыков устной речи на основе профессионально-ориентированных тем.
Материал пособия организован в виде 14 тематических уроков, содержащих коммуникативные упражнения в рамках профессионально – ориентированных тем, направленные на развитие навыков говорения, аудирования, чтения. К данному пособию прилагается диск с аудиоматериалами.
Методическое пособие предназначено для студентов специальности 080502 «Экономика и управление на предприятиях», а также может быть использовано со студентами других специальностей направления 521600 «Экономика»
Работа рекомендована к изданию кафедрой иностранных языков (протокол № 7 от 23.05.2011)
© ФГОУ ВПО ВГАВТ, 2011
Unit 1
Basic legal terms
- Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
a) What are some different jobs in the legal profession?
b) Which legal job would you prefer and why?
- Read the text and complete the table using information from the text.
| Person | Role or Job |
| 1. ------------------------------ | files a complaint |
| 2. ------------------------------ | is accused of a crime |
| attorneys | 3. --------------------------- |
| Paralegal | 4. --------------------------- |
| 5. ------------------------------- | resolves a complaint |
People in the Legal System: Civil Cases
A civil case begins with a plaintiff. He or she has a complaint about the actions of another person or organization. The plaintiff files the complaint with a court.
The person or organization accused of a wrongdoing is the defendant. Both the plaintiff and the defendant usually have attorneys. The attorneys speak on behalf of their clients. A paralegal, a person with legal training, may assist the attorney.
In some cases, a jury listens to arguments for and against the defendant. Then they decide on a verdict. Finally, the judge makes a decision to resolve the complaint.
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- Match the words (1-7) with the definitions (A-G).
1 ___ verdict
2 ___ legal system
3 ___ court
4 ___ complaint
5 ___ paralegal
6 ___ plaintiff
7 ___ civil
A the methods of interpreting laws and putting them into effect
B a legal conclusion
C a written document that states the reason for legal action
D the place where people go to conduct legal business
E a person who accuses another person of a wrongdoing
F an attorney’s assistant with specialized legal training
G occurring between citizens
Decide in which sentence the underlined parts are used correctly.
1 A The plaintiff delivered a verdict at the end of the trial.
B The judge listened to the attorneys’ arguments.
2 A Twelve paralegals determined the outcome of the case.
B The jury decided that the man was not guilty.
3 A The defendant hired an attorney to prove that he was
innocent.
B In court, the plaintiff always makes the final decision.
4 A Mr. Meaner’s attorney represented him during the trial.
B What verdict is the defendant accused of?
Listen to a conversation between two attorneys. Choose the
Correct answers.
1. What is the conversation mostly about?
A the creation of a complaint
B an attorney’s advice to a defendant
C a plaintiff’s reaction to a verdict
D the progress of a civil case
2. Why is the man worried?
A The complaint is not true.
B The jury already decided.
C The defendant is guilty.
D The plaintiff has no proof.
Listen again and complete the conversation.
Attorney 1: Hi, Robert! How is that 1 _______ case going?
Attorney 2: Hey, Janet.It’s not going all that well, actually.
Attorney 1: Oh? What’s wrong?
Attorney 2: The defendant’s 2 _______is pretty good. He’s making our 3 _______ seem weak.
Attorney 1: Well, it’s not, is it?
Attorney 2: No, the 4 ______ owes my client thousands of dollars. But that’s based on a verbal agreement.
Attorney 1: I see. So the 5 ________ has nothing in writing?
Attorney 2: Exactly. I’m worried that the 6 _______will decide
against us.
Unit 2
Basic legal concepts
Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
a)Why do people decide to take legal action?
b)What do people need to do in order to start a case?
Read the brochure and decide if the following statements are true or false.
1. Butler and Evans Associates helps people who have been hurt.
2. The firm’s clients are responsible for bringing proof to the attorneys.
3. The firm does not charge clients whose cases are not won or settled.
Butler & Evans Associates
Are you injured because of someone else’s carelessness? Are you involved in a dispute with a neighbor? Butler and Evans is available to help you take legal action.
Everyone is entitled to due process. When you decide to initiate a lawsuit, call us. We are going to make sure you get the damages you’re entitled to. Our investigators are able to get all the proof needed for your trial. When a verdict is not in your favor, we appeal whenever possible.
In the event we fail to settle or win your case, you don’t owe us anything. So what do you have to lose? Call 876-0251 today to arrange a meeting.
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Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part.
1. Jane received money as compensation for her accident.
A proof B damages C due process
2. The law firm helps people involved in an argument or conflict
with their neighbors.
A a dispute B a lawsuit C a trial
3. Ms.Harris wants to start the process of legal action.
A appeal B initiate C settle
4. Everyone in the country has the right to receive justice
According to established rules.
A due process B appeal C damages
5. Mr. Tan initiated a legal course of action against his neighbor
because her dog barks too much.
A appeal B lawsuit C dispute
Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the
Word bank.
legal action proof settle trial appeal
- Hopefully, Mr. Wilton will be able to ______________ this problem without going to court.
- Mrs. Janson decided to _______________ after the judge ruled against her.
- In this _______________, the defendant is accused of stealing from a bank.
- Mrs. Britt wants to take _______________ against her employer for not giving her a promotion.
- Attorneys don’t win cases when there is not enough ____________ to support their arguments.
Listen and read the brochure again. What services does the
Company offer?
Listen to a phone call between a client and an attorney at a law
Firm. Choose the correct answers.
1. What is the conversation mostly about?
A an offer to settle
B evidence in a trial
C the filing of a lawsuit
D an injury from a car accident
2. What will the man mostly likely do?
A Bring in more evidence.
B Refuse the attorney’s offer.
D Drop the lawsuit against the woman.
Listen again and complete the conversation.
Lawyer: Hello, Mr. Williams. I received an 1 __________
from Ms. Johnson’s lawyer. She’s ready to end this
dispute.
Client: Really? What do we need to do?
Lawyer: Well, she’s not dropping the 2 ____________ unless
y ou agree to 3 ____________.
Client: What is she asking for?
Lawyer: She wants you to 4 ______ ______ ______ of the
damages to her car.
Client: But I didn’t wreck her car! Someone else ran into it.
Lawyer: I know. But since you have no 5 __________, I
suggest you settle.
Client: I don’t like it. But I guess 6 ______ _______.
Use the conversation from Task 7 to fill out the attorney’s
Notes.
Butler & Evans
Associates
Meeting Notes
Client: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Meeting about: ____________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Recommended that client ___________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Client will ________________________________
_________________________________________
Unit 3
Sources of law
Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
a) How are laws created in your country? Do you think that
system works well?
b) How do national and local laws differ?
M E M O
Dear Ms. Martin,
I finished my research on the Great Cars Incorporated
(GCI) lawsuit. Here are the important notes:
Recent national legislation requires a lot of safety
testing. GCI did not follow that policy. But the statute
is new, so it may not pertain to our case.
There is a precedent. A suit against Car Masters was
dismissed two years ago. The company did not make
changes to meet state laws fast enough. A judge dismissed
the case after Car Masters met the requirements.
Still, the plaintiff may sue under a relevant constitutional
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law. But court rules don’t allow him to change the lawsuit
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