- •Учереждение образования
- •I. Предмет дисциплины и цель обучения
- •1.1. Цель преподавания дисциплины.
- •1.2. Задачи изучения дисциплины.
- •1.3. Связь дисциплины с другими учебными дисциплинами.
- •1.4. Структура пособия.
- •1.5. Содержание итогового экзамена.
- •II. Учебно-методические указания по изучению дисциплины
- •2.1. Самостоятельная работа студентов.
- •2.2. Формы контроля за работой студентов.
- •Предисловие
- •Contents
- •English tenses (active voice)
- •The verb
- •1. The verb “to be”
- •The present continuous tense
- •The present simple tense
- •The past simple tense
- •Упражнения
- •Future simple
- •Упражнения
- •The past continuous tense
- •Упражнения
- •The future continuous tense
- •Упражнения
- •The present perfect tense
- •Упражнения
- •I have already written the letter but I haven’t posted it yet.
- •The past perfect tense
- •Упражнения
- •The future perfect tense
- •Упражнения
- •The present perfect continuous tense
- •Упражнения
- •The past perfect continuous tense
- •Упражнения
- •The future perfect continuous tense
- •Упражнения на все видо-временные формы английского глагола
- •Специальный тест на временные формы глаголов
- •The passive voice
- •Cравнительная таблица глагольных форм в активном и пассивном залогах
- •Passive (present, past and future simple)
- •Passive (present, past and future perfect)
- •Reported speech and sequence of tenses
- •Say - tell
- •Вопросительные предложения Специальные вопросы
- •Общие вопросы
- •Повелительные предложения
- •Test on the reported speech
- •Условные предложения (conditional sentences)
- •If she knew English well she wouldn’t make a lot of mistakes.
- •Test on the conditional sentences
- •I.Vocabulary notes
- •II. Reading
- •Entering the Profession
- •Legal Profession
- •III. Discussion.
- •I.Vocabulary notes.
- •II. Reading
- •Laws and Customs
- •Aims of Law
- •Systems of Law
- •III. Discussion.
- •1. Crime. Causes of crime.
- •I.Vocabulary notes.
- •II.Reading
- •Crime. Causes of Crime
- •III. Discussion.
- •2. Punishment
- •I.Vocabulary notes
- •II. Reading
- •Criminal Punishment
- •Capital Punishment: for and against
- •III. Discussion.
- •Some tips
- •1.Civil Law.
- •I.Vocabulary notes.
- •II.Reading
- •Distinctions between Сriminal and Сivil Law
- •III. Discussion.
- •2.Contract Law.
- •I. Vocabulary notes.
- •II.Reading
- •Definition of a Contract
- •Offer, Acceptance and Consideration
- •III. Discussion.
- •3.Family Law.
- •I.Vocabulary notes
- •II.Reading
- •Law and Family
- •Law of Divorce. Protection of Children
- •I. Discussion
- •4.Business Law.
- •I.Vocabulary notes
- •II.Reading
- •Business Law and Business Crime
- •III. Discussion.
- •5. Tax Law.
- •I.Vocabulary notes.
- •II. Reading
- •Taxation and its principles. Kinds of taxes
- •III. Discussion.
- •Legal texts for reading. Law and Society
- •Solicitors
- •Barristers
- •Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice
- •Scotland Yard
- •Interpol
- •From the History of Punishment
- •Death Penalty
- •The Inmate’s Letter
- •World banking system is a 'money launderers' dream'
- •I. Vocabulary notes
- •II. Discussion
- •I. Vocabulary notes
- •II. Discussion
- •I. Vocabulary notes
- •II. Discussion
- •I. Vocabulary notes.
- •II. Discussion
- •I. Vocabulary notes
- •II. Dicsussion
- •Interesting quotations
- •Supplementary reading. The self and thinking
- •Are you happy being you?
- •Emotion
- •Competence
- •Characteristics of competent communicators.
- •How to tell when another person is lying. Nonverbal cues and the detection of deception.
- •How to help a depressed loved one.
- •A new way to look at death.
- •Bibliography
Legal Profession
In a community in which we live, law is necessary because every day of our lives we are restrained and guided by law. It protects us while it restricts us. Sometimes it punishes us.
Law can be defined as standard of conduct, which regulates the relations of the individual to the central government, the relations of the government to the individual, and the relations among the individuals. If there is a conflict in these relations, the law provides an institution, the court system, through which the respective sides can litigate a problem and reach a solution.
The work of lawyers is quite diversified. He may act as the defense counsel in court, he may represent the interests of the plaintiff, the defendant or of third parties in civil and criminal cases. In national economy lawyers are entrusted the control on the legality of orders and instructions issued by governing body; they participate in drawing up different agreements and contracts, which are concluded with other enterprises; lawyers also inform workers on the current legislation and give help in legal matters, conduct their cases in courts. There are also nonprofessional legal counselors who give advice on various legal problems and are often employed by business firms.
Why is the career in law so popular? Of course, because of the prestige and salary. The average salary of an experienced lawyer is greater than that of many other professionals. Besides the career in Law is very prestigious and attracts many ambitious young people.
Task 1. Answer the questions.
What are the functions of law?
What is the definition of law?
When does a person appeal to the court?
How can professional skills of a lawyer be used?
What do lawyers do in national economy?
III. Discussion.
Share your view with your group mates.
What influenced your choice in taking up the profession of a lawyer?
There is always a job one is good at. What makes you think you’ll be good at the profession of a lawyer?
Highlight at least 5 points that attract you in your future profession.
You should take legal advice before you start legal proceedings. Are you of the same opinion?
Could you recommend what advocate to choose? What would you take into consideration?
Being a professional lawyer - means obtaining professional experience. Why?
UNIT II. WHAT IS LAW ?
I.Vocabulary notes.
law |
- закон |
penalty |
- наказание, штраф |
order |
- 1. порядок; 2.приказ |
property |
- собственность |
to steal (stole, stolen) |
- красть, воровать |
self-protection |
- самозащита |
to kidnap |
- похитить с целью выкупа |
to rob |
- грабить |
to murder |
- убить (умышленно) |
libel |
- клевета |
to disobey the rules |
- не подчиняться правилам |
to pay compensation |
- выплачивать компенсацию |
to break the law |
- нарушать закон |
to forbid |
- запрещать |
to protect |
- защищать |
to impose restrictions |
- накладывать ограничения |