English for Law II Introduction

General info Lecturer: dr. sc. Marijana Javornik Čubrić Classes: Tuesday 08:30 – 10:00 L-R Office hours: Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00, Room No. 6 Contact: marijana.javornik@pravo.hr

Coursebook Sočanac, Matijašević, Javornik Čubrić, Husinec, Horvatić Bilić, English for the Legal Profession, Narodne novine, Zagreb, 2017 Module Two: Anglo-American Legal Systems Units 7-13

Course outline Feb. 27 Introduction March 6 Sources of English Law March 13 The Hierarchy of English Courts March 20 The Doctrine of Precedent March 27 Parliament and Legislation April 3 The Legal Profession April 17 American Federalism April 24 The Executive Branch of the USA May 8 The Supreme Court of the USA May 15 Vocabulary revision and sample test May 22 Mid-term examination May 29 Final revision and signatures

Presentations Strongly recommended Substitute for the oral part of the examination Presentations can be individual, in pairs or in groups of three students

Guidelines for presentations Suggested duration: 10-15 minutes No reading; only notes Sources: at least 2 different sources; one written, one can be from the Internet Draft to be sent a week in advance Questions and discussion or group work Deadline for application: March 5

Choosing a topic Consult research topics suggested in the textbook e.g. Search at least one website and find a recent judgement. Present a summary of the case in class. Some suggestions for websites: www.lawreports.co.uk, www.supremecourt.uk or Prepare a presentation about a selected case involving protection of fundamental rights guaranteed by the US Bill of Rights (Virginia v. Black et al., 538 U.S. 343 (2003), Richards v. Wisconsin 520 U.S. 385 (1997), Davis v. United States 512 U.S. 452 (1994), Haremlin v. Michigan 501 U.S. 957 (1991) etc.)

Examination Written examinations: 1. Translation of legal terms (Croatian into English) 2. Translation of legal terms (English to Croatian) 3. Completing the text 4. Basic definitions 5. Translation Oral examination (without a presentation) Discussion about topics covered during the course using relevant legal terminology

Complete the following: criminal law, tort law, international law, property law, civil law, contract law, administrative law, constitutional law, institutions, society Law is a system of rules that is kept and enforced through a set of ____________. Law affects everyday life and ________ in a variety of ways. ___________________ regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to complex transactions. __________________ defines rights and obligations related to buying, selling or renting real property, such as homes and buildings. ___________________ allows claims for compensation when someone or their property is harmed. But if the harm is criminalized, and the act is intentional (or, in come cases, reckless or negligent), ____________________ offers means to prosecute and punish the perpetrator. _______________________ provides a framework for creating laws, protecting people’s human rights and electing political representatives, while ___________________ allows ordinary citizens to challenge the way governments exercise power. ______________ deals with disputes between individual citizens. _____________________ regulates affairs between sovereign states in everything from trade to the environment or military action.

Answer key Law is a system of rules that is kept and enforced through a set of INSTITUTIONS. Law affects everyday life and SOCIETY in a variety of ways. CONTRACT LAW regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to complex transactions. PROPERTY LAW defines rights and obligations related to buying, selling or renting real property, such as homes and buildings. TORT LAW allows claims for compensation when someone or their property is harmed. But if the harm is criminalized, and the act is intentional (or, in come cases, reckless or negligent), CRIMINAL LAW offers means to prosecute and punish the perpetrator. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW provides a framework for creating laws, protecting people’s human rights and electing political representatives, while ADMINISTRATIVE LAW allows ordinary citizens to challenge the way governments exercise power. CIVIL LAW deals with disputes between individual citizens. INTERNATIONAL LAW regulates affairs between sovereign states in everything from trade to the environment or military action.

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