LEGAL PROFESSION IN THE USA & UK Составитель: Телякова И.Х. Материалы рассмотрены и одобрены к использованию на практических занятиях Протокол заседании кафедры №1 от 03.09.13

VOCABULARY Attorney Barrister Defendant Guilt Innocent Justice of the Peace Trial Distinction Appoint Case Deal Engage Private Responsible Jurisdiction Notary Proceeding Punishment Solicitor Judge Jury Party Witness Suspect

LEGAL PROFESSION Make up word combinations using the information presented on the slide Legal activity Proceeding Judge Matters Jury Law Advice Case To practice To be involved into To deal with To appoint To break To conduct To give To present

LEGAL PROFESSION Answer the questions Listen to the text and answer the questions: What is the origin of the US legal system? What sorts of legal activities are lawyers involved into? Why is a career in law so popular in the US? Who appoints US judges and attorneys? Where does the history of law system in Great Britain go back? What is a distinction between the work of a solicitor and the work of a barrister? What matters does a solicitor deal with outside Court?

Study the following information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer Study the following information: A lawyer, according to a dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as Attorney, Counsel, Prosecutor, Judge, Law clerk, Law professor; a person licensed to practice law.“ In England and Wales, "lawyer" is used loosely to refer to a broad variety of law-trained persons. It includes practitioners such as barristers, solicitors, legal executives and licensed conveyancers; and people who are involved with the law but do not practice it on behalf of individual clients, such as judges, court clerks, and drafters of legislation. In the US, the term generally refers to attorneys who may practice law Lawyer 19th century painting of lawyers, by French artist Honoré Daumier

In the Courtroom and say Who Does What, using the information presented on the slide:

Check your answer using the information below: Attorney, is the official name for a lawyer in certain jurisdictions, including Japan and the USA.The term was also used in England and Wales but in 1873 attorneys were named solicitors (as usual deal with matters outside Court), and barristers (conduct legal proceedings in the higher courts). A counsel or a counselor gives advice, The legal system in England uses the term as a synonym both for barristers and solicitors. In the USA the term counselor named an attorney admitted to practice in all courts of law; most US citizens use the term in the same sense as lawyer A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. The prosecutor is the legal party responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual suspected of breaking the law. A judge, or arbiter of justice, is a lead who presides over a court of law, either alone or as part of a panel of judges.

Guess who is responsible for: Oral argument in the courts Research and drafting of court papers Advocacy (written and oral) in administrative hearings Client intake and counseling Legal advice Protecting intellectual property Negotiating and drafting contracts Conveyancing Carrying out the intent of the deceased Prosecution and defense of criminal suspects

Let’s summarize our knowledge: what the Russian for: Court Reporter Conveyance Interpreter Marshal Law Clerk A panel of Judges Arbiter To Draft contracts Hearings To protect client’s interests To prosecute suspects To defense suspects Notary Solicitor Judge Jury Party Prosecutor A counsel Deputy

Profile of a Lawyer Speak on: Occupation Names: Attorney, counselor (counsel), solicitor, barrister, advocate Type: Profession Activity sectors: Law, business Description Competencies: Analytical skills Critical thinking skills, Knowledge of the law, Proficiency in legal research and legal writing… Education required: _______ Fields of employment: Courts, government, private sector, NGOs, legal aid Related jobs: Judge, Prosecutor, Law clerk, Law professor… Average salary:_______

LEGAL PROFESSION IN THE USA & UK

Study the following information: ADDITIONAL Study the following information: Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees Judicial branch employees must maintain exceptionally high standards of conduct. Judges, their staffs, officials under judges’ control, and all other employees of the judiciary should strive to maintain the public’s confidence in the court system. The Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees provides as follows: Canon 1: A judicial employee should uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary and of the judicial employee’s office. Canon 2: A judicial employee should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities. Canon 3: A judicial employee should adhere to appropriate standards in performing the duties of the office. Canon 4: In engaging in outside activities, a judicial employee should avoid the risk of conflict with official duties, should avoid the appearance of impropriety, and should comply with disclosure requirements. Canon 5: A judicial employee should refrain from inappropriate political activity. The code provides more detailed explanations of what is prohibited. The Codes of Conduct Committee of the Judicial Conference issues advisory opinions addressing specific circumstances at the request of employees covered by the code.