Legal English I

Recommended Prerequisites

Council of Europe B1.

Teaching Methods

Presentation, communication, role-play.

Learning Outcomes

Revision and improvement of basic grammatical competence and its application in context of legal discourse.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

History of the Common Law and Equity
Distinctions between Common and Civil Law
The legal profession in England
Grammar: question formation (1 and 2)
Grammar: question formation (3 and 4)
Comparisons between common and civil law systems
Courts and Appeals (questions)
Courts and Appeals (appeals and definitions exercises)
Areas of law / key concepts
Grammar: will – going to – may –might
Judicial interpretation of legislation
Grammar: common errors
Law of Contract
Grammar: conditionals
Mediation
Grammar: sentence transformations
Minimum age limits
False friends exercises
Disciplinary measures against lawyers
Give - make - put - set - take
Grammar: Can/be able

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Written and oral tests, written exam or continuous evaluation: 100.0%

Bibliography

Nenhuma, mas são aconselhados dicionários e livros de gramática adequados, e são indicados sites úteis.

None, but advice is given as to suitable dictionaries and grammar books, and fruitful websites are indicated.