ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS IV INTRODUCTION

Lecturer Prof. Dr. Lelija Sočanac Prof. Dr. Lelija Sočanac Office hours: Monday – h, Gundulićeva 10, Room 5 Office hours: Monday – h, Gundulićeva 10, Room

TIMETABLE Monday , Lecture room VIII TIMETABLE Monday , Lecture room VIII 7 March: Introduction; UNIT 28: Conflict of Laws 7 March: Introduction; UNIT 28: Conflict of Laws 14 March: UNIT 29: Types of English Civil Law 14 March: UNIT 29: Types of English Civil Law 21 March: UNIT 30: Contract 21 March: UNIT 30: Contract 4 April: UNIT 31: Negligence 4 April: UNIT 31: Negligence 18 April:UNIT 32: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (From the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia) 18 April:UNIT 32: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (From the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia) 25 April: UNIT 33: Forms of Business Organization in the United States 25 April: UNIT 33: Forms of Business Organization in the United States 2 May: UNIT 34: Judicial Control of Public Authorities 2 May: UNIT 34: Judicial Control of Public Authorities 9 May: UNIT 35: Police Powers in Great Britain 9 May: UNIT 35: Police Powers in Great Britain 16 May: Revision 16 May: Revision 23 May:Written Test 23 May:Written Test 30 May: Results 30 May: Results

Exam Written test: Written test: A) grammar (tenses, modal auxiliaries, passive...) A) grammar (tenses, modal auxiliaries, passive...) B) legal terms B) legal terms C) translation C) translation English IV: Units English IV: Units 28-36

PREPARING YOUR PAPER 1. Collect as much material as you can 1. Collect as much material as you can 2. Organize your materials 2. Organize your materials 3. Structure your paper: 3. Structure your paper: 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 2. Elaboration 2. Elaboration 3. Conclusion 3. Conclusion References References

STRUCTURE Name Name TITLE TITLE Abstract Abstract (A short summary of what you are going to write about) (A short summary of what you are going to write about) 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction Definition 1.2. Historical Background/ or Theoretical Background 1.3. Methodology 2. The main argument 2. The main argument 3. Conclusion 3. Conclusion References: References: Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an Introduction.- 4th ed.- London; New York : Routledge. Oakland, John (2000), British Civilization : an Introduction.- 4th ed.- London; New York : Routledge. SUMMARY SUMMARY

Quoting “If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a “If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order’. common response would be ‘to maintain order’. Much public debate and political rhetoric links Much public debate and political rhetoric links ‘law’ and ‘order’. There are two problems with ‘law’ and ‘order’. There are two problems with this response. First it is extremely ambiguous. this response. First it is extremely ambiguous. There is no single concept of order, but rather a There is no single concept of order, but rather a variety of orders in relation to which the law may play variety of orders in relation to which the law may play a role” (Partington 2006: 13) a role” (Partington 2006: 13) References References Partington, Martin (2006), An Introduction to the English Legal System.- 3rd ed.- Oxford University Press. Partington, Martin (2006), An Introduction to the English Legal System.- 3rd ed.- Oxford University Press.

PARAGRAPHING A paragraph: several sentences contained in the topic (or key) sentence A paragraph: several sentences contained in the topic (or key) sentence The topic sentence: usually the first one, contains the main idea or topic The topic sentence: usually the first one, contains the main idea or topic The other sentences support it by adding further information or examples The other sentences support it by adding further information or examples A paragraph should link logically with previous and following paragraphs A paragraph should link logically with previous and following paragraphs

Exercise A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective. A) It is mainly formal, impersonal and objective. B) In most of these the writer is expected to include references to other writing or research B) In most of these the writer is expected to include references to other writing or research C) Academic writing is a particular kind of writing that can be recognised by its style. C) Academic writing is a particular kind of writing that can be recognised by its style. D) These include essays, research reports and articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, theses, and examination papers. D) These include essays, research reports and articles, case studies, surveys, dissertations, theses, and examination papers. E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writing E) Other distinctive features will depend upon the specific types of academic writing

PRESENTATION 1. Think of your audience 1. Think of your audience 2. Structure your presentation: 2. Structure your presentation: a) Start by saying what you are going to talk about a) Start by saying what you are going to talk about b) focus on the most important points with good illustrative examples b) focus on the most important points with good illustrative examples c) sum up c) sum up

Presentation 3. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 3. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 4. Pay attention to your intonation 4. Pay attention to your intonation 5. If possible, do not read (using notes is preferable to reading a full text) 5. If possible, do not read (using notes is preferable to reading a full text) 6. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard to stress your point 6. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard to stress your point 7. Don’t forget about your TIMING!!! (10 minutes) 7. Don’t forget about your TIMING!!! (10 minutes)

CHECKLIST: Preparation Consider your audience. What are they interested in? What do they need to know? What is the best way of presenting it? Consider your audience. What are they interested in? What do they need to know? What is the best way of presenting it? Check the equipment Check the equipment Consider what visual aids you will be using Consider what visual aids you will be using Place your materials in the order you need them for the presentation Place your materials in the order you need them for the presentation

BEGINNING Introduce yourself (Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is...I’m going to speak to you today about...) Introduce yourself (Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is...I’m going to speak to you today about...) Make an impact – say something that will make the audience want to listen to you Make an impact – say something that will make the audience want to listen to you Give a preview of the argument you are going to present Give a preview of the argument you are going to present

MIDDLE Divide speech into a few manageable points (‘I’m going to make a couple of points today. Briefly, these are...’ Divide speech into a few manageable points (‘I’m going to make a couple of points today. Briefly, these are...’ Place them in a logical order Place them in a logical order Demonstrate how each point contributes to the main theme of the presentation Demonstrate how each point contributes to the main theme of the presentation

END Indicate that you have reached the end of your presentation (And finally...; In conclusion...) Indicate that you have reached the end of your presentation (And finally...; In conclusion...) Summarise the key points of your presentation (‘By way of summary...’) Summarise the key points of your presentation (‘By way of summary...’) End with a clear, decisive statement (‘The most important effect of all this is...’) End with a clear, decisive statement (‘The most important effect of all this is...’)

Throughout Project your voice so that everyone can hear you Project your voice so that everyone can hear you Maintain eye contact with your audience Maintain eye contact with your audience Use visual aids to illustrate your points Use visual aids to illustrate your points Avoid contradicting yourself Avoid contradicting yourself Do not use vague or trivial language Do not use vague or trivial language Do not assert that something is true without backing it up with evidence Do not assert that something is true without backing it up with evidence

STUDENT-MENTORS If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the exam If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the exam In exchange, you get the opportunity to take your English exam earlier In exchange, you get the opportunity to take your English exam earlier

ELECTRONIC SOURCES (ECJ judgements) (court forms and judgements)

LINK-SITES (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies) (The Bar Council) (The Law Society)

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