1. ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS V INTRODUCTION

2. Lecturer Prof.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac Prof.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30 h, Gundulićeva 10, Office 5 Office hours: Monday 15.30 – 16.30 h, Gundulićeva 10, Office 5 E-mail: lelijasocanac@yahoo.com E-mail: lelijasocanac@yahoo.comlelijasocanac@yahoo.com lelija.socanac@pravo.hr lelija.socanac@pravo.hr

3. Textbook: Alison Riley, English for Law.- Harlow : Longman, 2004

4. General Dictionaries Bujas, Željko, Veliki hrvatsko-engleski rječnik.- Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1999 Bujas, Željko, Veliki hrvatsko-engleski rječnik.- Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus, 1999 Bujas, Željko, Veliki englesko-hrvatski rječnik.- Zagreb : Nakladni zavod Globus, Bujas, Željko, Veliki englesko-hrvatski rječnik.- Zagreb : Nakladni zavod Globus, Advanced Learner’s Dictionaries (Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman) Advanced Learner’s Dictionaries (Collins Cobuild, Oxford, Longman)

5. Law Dictionaries Gačić, Milica, Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava, međunarodnih odnosa, kriminalistike, kriminologije i forenzičnih znanosti. Zagreb : Naklada Ljevak, 2004 Gačić, Milica, Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava, međunarodnih odnosa, kriminalistike, kriminologije i forenzičnih znanosti. Zagreb : Naklada Ljevak, 2004 Gačić, Milica, Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava, međunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010. Gačić, Milica, Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava, međunarodnih i poslovnih odnosa.- Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010.

6. Law Dictionaries Black's Law Dictionary / ed. Bryan A. Garner.- Thomson West, 2004. Black's Law Dictionary / ed. Bryan A. Garner.- Thomson West, 2004. Collin, P.H., Dictionary of Law.- London : Bloomsbury, 2004 Collin, P.H., Dictionary of Law.- London : Bloomsbury, 2004 Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary.- Sweet and Maxwell, 2001 Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary.- Sweet and Maxwell, 2001 Oxford Dictionary of Law / ed. Martin, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, 2006. Oxford Dictionary of Law / ed. Martin, E.A.; Law, J..- Oxford University Press, 2006.

7. Tempus study room Trg m. Tita 3 (next to the bookshop) Trg m. Tita 3 (next to the bookshop) Monday – Friday 10.00 – 14.00h Monday – Friday 10.00 – 14.00h

8. TIMETABLE Wednesday, 13.00-14.30, Lecture room IX 15 Oct: Introduction 15 Oct: Introduction 22 Oct: Unit 7: Private Law – Contract: Section One (A-C) 22 Oct: Unit 7: Private Law – Contract: Section One (A-C) 29 Oct: 7 April: Private Law – Contract: Section One (D-E) 29 Oct: 7 April: Private Law – Contract: Section One (D-E) 5 Nov: Private Law – Contract: Section Two 5 Nov: Private Law – Contract: Section Two 19 Nov: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section One 19 Nov: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section One

9. Timetable 26 Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section Two 26 Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section Two 3 Dec. Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section Three 3 Dec. Nov: Unit 9: Public Law – Criminal Law: Section Three 10 Dec: Unit 9: International Law – Human Rights: Section One 10 Dec: Unit 9: International Law – Human Rights: Section One 17 Dec: Unit 9:International Law – Human Rights: Section Two 17 Dec: Unit 9:International Law – Human Rights: Section Two

10. Timetable 7 Jan: Unit 10: Unit 11: International Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Section One 7 Jan: Unit 10: Unit 11: International Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Section One 14 Jan. International Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Section Two 14 Jan. International Law – Use of Force and Espionage: Section Two 21 Jan. Revision and Consolidation 21 Jan. Revision and Consolidation 28 Jan. Revision and Consolidation 28 Jan. Revision and Consolidation

11. Exam Written test: Written test: A) legal terms A) legal terms B) summary B) summary B) translation B) translation Oral exam I: Units 7-12 Oral exam I: Units 7-12

12. Presentations (English) civil law (English) civil law (English) criminal law (English) criminal law Human Rights Human Rights EU law EU law International law International law Comparative law Comparative law

13. 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

14. 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. 1.1. 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

15. Quoting “If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order”. (Partington 2006: 13) “If the question is asked: ‘what is law in society?’ a common response would be ‘to maintain order”. (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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. P-O-W-E-R Produce (something worth saying) Produce (something worth saying) Organize Organize Write Write Edit Edit Refine Refine

19. Presentations 1. Think of your audience 1. Think of your audience 2. Collect your materials 2. Collect your materials 3. Organize your presentation 3. Organize your presentation

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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...’)

23. Structure 1) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about (“Tell them what you’re going to tell them”) 1) Beginning: start by saying what you are going to talk about (“Tell them what you’re going to tell them”) 2) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples (“Tell them”) 2) Middle: most important points with good illustrative examples (“Tell them”) 3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what you’ve told them”) 3) End: sum up (“Tell them again what you’ve told them”) 4) Invite questions 4) Invite questions

24. Points to remember 1. Use simple and clear language 1. Use simple and clear language 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 2. Check and practise the pronunciation of difficult words 3. Pay attention to your intonation 3. Pay attention to your intonation 4. If possible, do not read (notes, keywords) 4. If possible, do not read (notes, keywords) 5. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard 5. Use visual aids, or write on the blackboard 6. Don’t forget about your TIMING!!! (10 minutes) 6. Don’t forget about your TIMING!!! (10 minutes)

25. CHECKLIST: Preparation Consider your audience: Consider your audience: What are they interested in? What are they interested in? What do they need to know? What do they need to know? What is the best way of presenting it? What is the best way of presenting it?

26. Power Point Check the equipment Check the equipment DO NOT put too much text on a slide (no more than 6 lines) DO NOT put too much text on a slide (no more than 6 lines) Text large enough for everyone to see Text large enough for everyone to see Be careful about background colours and pictures Be careful about background colours and pictures

27. Throughout your presentation: 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

28. Team presentations Choose who will lead the presentation Choose who will lead the presentation Divide your topics Divide your topics Rehearse how each person will hand over to the next Rehearse how each person will hand over to the next Identify what each person will be doing while another is speaking Identify what each person will be doing while another is speaking

29. K-I-S-S Keep Keep It It Short and Short and Simple Simple

30. A FEW QUOTATIONS… Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the posible exception of wrestling alligators. (Olin Miller) Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the posible exception of wrestling alligators. (Olin Miller) It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good spontaneus speech. (Mark Twain) It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good spontaneus speech. (Mark Twain)

31. STUDENT-MENTORS If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the exam, etc. If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues prepare the exam, etc. In this way, you can get additional points (15) In this way, you can get additional points (15)

32. Assessment One semester: 60 points One semester: 60 points Attendance: 30 points (+10 for active participation) Attendance: 30 points (+10 for active participation) Seminar paper: 10 points (+5 for excellence) Seminar paper: 10 points (+5 for excellence) Presentation: 10 points (+5 for excellence) Presentation: 10 points (+5 for excellence) Written exam: 15 points Written exam: 15 points Oral exam: 15 points Oral exam: 15 points Additional activities (e.g. moot courts, student mentors): 10 points (+5 for excellence) Additional activities (e.g. moot courts, student mentors): 10 points (+5 for excellence)

33. Study visit to London (March/April 2013?) Royal Courts of Justice Royal Courts of Justice Central Criminal Court (‘Old Bailey’) Central Criminal Court (‘Old Bailey’) Supreme Court Supreme Court Inns of Court Inns of Court UK Parliament UK Parliament London South Bank University, Law Department/LSE London South Bank University, Law Department/LSE

34. Electronic sources www.curia.eu.intwww.curia.eu.int (ECJ judgements) www.curia.eu.int www.hmso.gov.uk www.parliament.uk www.lawreports.co.uk www.courtservice.gov.ukwww.courtservice.gov.uk (court forms and judgements) www.courtservice.gov.uk www.companieshouse.org.uk www.thelawyer.com

35. Electronic sources www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htmwww.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies) www.ials.sas.ac.uk/eagle-i.htm www.venables.co.uk/legal www.balii.org www.barcouncil.org.ukwww.barcouncil.org.uk (The Bar Council) www.barcouncil.org.uk www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.lawwww.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law (The Law Society) www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.lawwww.law.cam.ac.uk/jurist/index.htm