LEGAL

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 PART #2

Task 2 Read the text again and decide whether these

statements are true(T) or false(F).

1. False 9. True
2. False 10. False
3. True 11. False
4. False 12. True
5. True 13. True
6. False 14. True
7. True 15. False
8. False 16. True

Task 3 Why is understanding of legal terminology

important? Provide at least three reasons,
using the text and your own ideas.

*Theoretical answer:

Navigate legal procedures: Legal terminology can be complex

and confusing, especially for those who are not familiar with the law.
By understanding legal terms, individuals can navigate legal procedures
and processes more effectively, whether they are plaintiffs, defendants,
or witnesses in a legal dispute.

Protect your rights: Legal terminology is used to describe the rights and
obligations of individuals involved in a legal dispute. If you don’t understand
the legal terms used in your case, you may not fully understand your rights
or how they may be impacted by the case’s outcome. Understanding legal
terminology can help you protect your rights and make informed decisions.

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Communicate effectively: Legal terminology is a specialized language
used by lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals. By understanding
legal terms, you can communicate more effectively with lawyers and other
professionals involved in your case. This can help ensure that you are ac-
curately represented and that your case is presented effectively in court.

Task 4 Match the legal terms with their definitions.

1. b 10.i
2. o 11.d
3. a 12.e
4. r 13.h
5. k 14.m
6. l 15.n
7. q 16.f
8. j 17.g
9. c 18.p

Task 5 Practice the real usage of these legal terms.

1.Court. 7.Plaintiff. (Mary)

2.Law. 8.Defendant. (John)
3.Contract. 9.Order.
4.Violation. 10.Decision.
5.Verdict. 11.Hearing.
6.Accusation. 12.Lawyer.

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Task 7 Match the legal terminology in Column A with
their corresponding definitions in Column B.

Prosecutor - a person who investigates and prosecutes individuals

accused of crimes
Investigating Judge - a person who conducts an investigation into
a crime or legal matter
Attorney - a person who represents clients in legal matters and gives
legal advice
Plaintiff - a person who brings a legal action against another person or
entity
Defendant - a person or entity against whom a legal action is brought
Judge - a person appointed to hear and decide legal cases in a court of law

Choose the best option to complete the

Task 8 following sentences based on the legal
terminology provided.

1. c
2. b
3. c

Task 9 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate legal

terminology from the article.

1. judge
2. plaintiff
3. defendant
4. prosecutor
5. attorney

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 PART #3

Task 2 Match the following words with their definitions:

1.c
2.d
3.e
4.b
5.f
6.a

Task 3 Answer the following questions based on the

article:

1.Three years.

2.Criminal law, contract law, tort law, land law, equity and trusts,
administrative law, and constitutional law.

3.To allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career
goals.

4.By taking courses that provide practical experience, participating in law

clinics and voluntary advice centers, and getting involved with pro bono
work.

5.It is essential for communicating with clients and colleagues in the

international legal community.

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 Write a paragraph describing the benefits of
Task 4 pursuing a law degree. Include at least three
reasons and use examples from the article to
support your answer.

(Sample paragraph): Pursuing a law degree is an excellent choice for

those who seek an intellectually stimulating and challenging academic
experience that can lead to a wide range of exciting careers. There are
many reasons to pursue a law degree. Firstly, law degree programs cover
a comprehensive set of core subjects that provide students with a solid
foundation of legal knowledge and skills. Secondly, law students can tailor
their education to their interests and career goals by selecting elective
courses. Finally, law students can gain practical experience in the legal
profession by participating in law clinics and voluntary advice centers,
which can help them develop essential skills like legal writing and research.
Overall, a law degree is an excellent investment in one’s academic and
professional future.

Task 5 Watch the video and write down the names of

the four law students.

1. Ramsey
2. Bekki
3. Jelena
4. Rachel

Task 6 Match the following scenarios to the correct

legal term or concept from the glossary.

1. Cold call 6. Hungover

2. Talent rights 7. Contracts
3. UN 8. Employment law
4. Title IX 9. Handy dandy
5. Coffee mug 10. First year

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Task 7 Let’s check your understanding of this video.

1. Rachel and Jelena envisioned themselves doing entertainment law and

being advocates for musicians who couldn’t adequately represent
themselves.

2. Bekki and Ramsey were inspired to pursue law because they saw their
friends signing terrible deals in the music industry and wanted to be on
their side.

3. Cold calling is when a professor randomly calls on a student to answer

a question in class, without giving them prior notice. It is dreaded by law
students because it can be embarrassing to be called on without being
fully prepared, and it can negatively impact their grades.

4. Ramsey’s most embarrassing/funniest story about law school was when

he got cold called on in Constitutional Law, third year, and he hadn’t read
the material. He was unable to answer the professor’s question and it was
a bad day for him.

5. Bekki’s coffee mug was mistaken for a keg by her Contracts professor.
When he asked her about it, Bekki responded by saying that it was just her
coffee.

PART #4
What type of legal system is the Ukrainian legal system?
b)

How many tiers does the Ukrainian court system have?

с)

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What types of cases are heard in local courts?
d)

How many types of local courts are there in Ukraine?

c)

What is the responsibility of appellate courts?

b)

How many types of appellate courts are there in Ukraine?

c)

What is the responsibility of the Supreme Court of Ukraine?

c)

How many chambers is the Supreme Court of Ukraine divided into?

d)

What is the responsibility of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine?

a)

What is the responsibility of the Prosecutor General's Office in

Ukraine?
c)

Task 1 Matching. Match the court types with their

corresponding jurisdiction in Ukraine.

1.E
2.B
3.A
4.C
5.D

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Task 2 Multiple Choice. Select the best answer for
each question.

1.D
2.C
3.A
4.A
5.A, B and C

Virtual case

Exercise 1: Olena would need to file her case in the District Court, as it
has jurisdiction over civil cases arising within its territorial jurisdiction,
including traffic violations.

Exercise 2: Olena can appeal to the Appellate Court, which reviews cases
on appeal from the District Court and has jurisdiction over civil, criminal,
and administrative cases.

Exercise 3: The Commercial Court would have jurisdiction over a case

involving commercial contracts.

Exercise 4: The High Specialized Court would have jurisdiction over a case
involving labor disputes.

Exercise 5: The Administrative Court would have jurisdiction over a case

involving disputes between individuals and government agencies.

Exercise 6: The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in Ukraine

and would review Olena’s case if it were appealed to that level.

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 PART #5

Task 1 Rewrite the following sentences to make them

parallel.

1. The lawyer will review the case, interview witnesses, and file the motion.

2. The judge ruled that the evidence was irrelevant, the witness was
unreliable, and the defense attorney was unprepared.

3. The law firm’s goals are to provide quality legal services, ensure client
satisfaction, and efficiently manage cases.

4. The contract requires the parties to agree to mediation, to not disclose

confidential information, and to submit to jurisdiction in a specified state.

5. The attorney was expected to research the law, draft pleadings, and
argue before the court.

Task 2 Complete the following sentences with phrases

from a box using a parallel structure.

1. Parallel: The judge issued an order to pay the fine, attend counseling, and
complete community service.
2. Parallel: The plaintiff is seeking to recover damages, obtain an injunction,
and be compensated for legal fees.
3. Parallel: The law requires the defendant to appear in court, provide
evidence, and comply with court orders.

Letter.

Dear Francesca,
I am writing to you today in regard to the recent contract we entered into
for the purchase of the property located at Green Street. I am writing this
letter ex parte, on behalf of my client, to address certain concerns that have
arisen.
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Firstly, I would like to remind you of the principle of caveat emptor, which
means that the buyer is responsible for conducting their own due diligence
before entering into a contract. In this case, my client discovered certain
differences in the property’s title that were not disclosed by you during the
negotiation process. We are now seeking clarification on this matter to
ensure that the sale proceeds in good faith and bona fide.
Moreover, we are concerned about the force majeure clause in the
contract. While we understand the importance of such a clause, we feel
that it has been ad infinitum in scope, leaving my client vulnerable to
unforeseeable events beyond their control. We propose that we
renegotiate this clause to make it more in line with industry standards.
Finally, we request that all communication regarding this matter be kept in
writing and that any meetings or discussions be held in camera, to maintain
confidentiality.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We hope to resolve these issues
in a friendly manner and in a timely manner.
Sincerel

Task 3 Read the following sentences and fill in the blank

with the appropriate legal phrase from the list.

a. ex parte
b. force majeure
c. corpus delicti
d. voir dire
e. in lieu

Task 4 Choose the correct phrase to complete the

following sentences.

1. c. illegal
2. b. de jure
3. a. malfeasance
4. a. res ipsa loquitur
5. a. habeas corpus

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 PART #6

Task 1 Multiple Choice.

Answer: d) Private international law

Task 2 True or False.

Answer: True

Task 3 Fill in the blank.

Answer: Private

Task 4 Matching. Match the type of treaty with its

description.

a) 4
b) 1
c) 3
d)2

Task 5 Short Answer.

*Possible answer
The European Union is a supranational organization that has established a
new legal order in international law. It is an example of a regional agreement
that has established a legal framework that supersedes national laws in
certain areas.
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Task 6 Match these common prefixes (1-6) with their
meanings (a-f).
1. bi- = c. two
2. inter- = d. between, among
3. intra- = f. within, inside
4. multi- = a. many
5. non- = e. not, other than
6. supra- = b. above, beyond

Task 7 Match these words with prefixes (1-6) with their

definitions (a-f).
1. interagency - f. involving two or more agencies, especially government
agencies
2. non-aligned - a. neutral, especially towards major powers
3. non-governmental - c. without any participation or representation of
a government
4. bilateral - b. involving two groups or two countries
5. multinational - e. involving several different countries
6. intrastate - d. within the boundaries of a state

PART #7
Match the halves of these sentences, which
Task 2 contain phrases for explaining legal terms to
non-lawyers.

1. c
2. d
3. a
4. b

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 PART #8

Task 1 Choose the offence that matches the given

description.

1. a - Arson
2. b - Armed robbery
3. a - Battery
4. a - Drug trafficking
5. a - Drunk driving

Task 2 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate offences

from the list.

1. Burglary
2. Homicide
3. Extortion
4. Fraud
5. Joyriding

Task 3 Determine whether the following statements

about the offences are true or false.

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False

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Task 4 Match the verbs (1-6) with the nouns they
collocate with in the text (a-f).

1. D 4. C
2. F 5. B
3. A 6. E

Task 5 Complete the extract below from a law textbook

by using the verbs in the box.

1. is committed
2. is punished
3. is put
4. is fined
5. is committed
6. was caused
7. are tried
8. is brought
9. is resolved

Match the following sentence halves to form

Task 6 explanations of punishments which are available
to the courts.

1. d 4. e
2. f 5. b
3. a 6. c

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Task 7 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate passive
voice form of the verb in parentheses.

1. was signed
2. was arrested
3. was announced

Task 8 Convert the following sentences from active

voice to passive voice.

1. The defendant was sentenced to five years in prison (by the court).
2. A lawsuit was filed against the company (by the plaintiff).
3. A citation was issued to the driver for speeding (by the police).

Task 9 Rewrite the following paragraph using passive

voice where appropriate.

“The investigation was conducted and evidence was gathered by the

government agency. It was determined by the agency that the regulations
were violated by the company. A fine will be issued to the company (by the
agency).”

Task 10 Match the following words from the video with

their meanings:

1. c 6. e
2. b 7. a
3. d 8. f
4. g 9. i
5. h 10. j

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 Indicate whether the following statements
Task 11 are true or false based on the information
in the video.

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

Read the article again, and decide whether

Task 14 these statements are true (T) or false (F).
If a statement is false, correct it.

1. False (The case was heard before the Financial Services and
Markets Tribunal.)
2. False (Mr Mohammed was sentenced to pay a fine for his crime.)
3. False (The defendant was partially responsible for the audit of the
company.)
4. True

Task 15 Find words in the text that mean the same as

these underlined words.

1 confidential
2 purchase
3 proposed
4 held
5 provisions

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 ADDITIONAL TOPICS

Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence.

a) poke holes in
a) an open-and-shut case
c) hard evidence
c) sway
c) beyond a reasonable doubt

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