Law and Law Studies
English for Lawyers I.1
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What might be the reasons ?
nto learn the skills the lawyers use and apply them either in legal practice or some other jobs
nthe desire to see justice done
nto be a change agent
nlucrative, prestigious profession
nnew intellectual challenge, exciting, fascinating

What are the usual objectives?
nthe legal profession can be a rewarding one, both personally and financially
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nthe legal education is also a good backround for other professions

What should the lawyers be able to do?
ncertain basic legal skills required:
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nto develop analytical, synthesizing, creative and logical thinking
nto strengthen reading and debating skills
nto know how to analyze legal issues
nto be able to advocate the views of individuals
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What should the lawyers be able to do?
nto be able to give intelligent counsel
nto be able to write and speak clearly
nto be able to persuade and negotiate effectively

What will the law degree equip you for?
nfor a variety of careers in :
nthe legal profession, government, the social services
nbusiness or industry
nbarristers x solicitors x advocates = attorneys
naccountancy, banking, administration, commerce, management
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Collocations: adjective + law
nnatural law
ncommon law
ncriminal law
ncivil law
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nan unjust law
na particular law

Collocations: adjective + law
nvalid laws
ncriminal laws
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ncountable = zákon
nuncountable = právo

Collocations: law + noun
nLaw School
nlaw studies
nlaw student
nlaw reports
nlaw court
nlaw(-)breaker
nlaw(-)giver
nlawsuit

Collocations: legal + noun
nlegal system
nlegal validity
nlegal regulation
nlegal rule
nlegal education
nlegal rights
nlegal dispute
nlegal remedy
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Collocations: legal + noun
n1. právní
n2. právnický
n3. soudní
n4. zákonný
ncommon law jurisdiction x civil law jurisdiction
n5. v souladu s common law x statutory
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Collocations: verb + law
nto make the law
nto obey the law
nto break the law
nto create new law
nto interpret the law
nto respect the law
nto pass a law
nenforce the law

Collocations: law + verb
nstipulate
nprovide
nspecify
nset forth
ndetermine
nlay down
nregulate
ngovern

Collocations: law + of + noun
nlaw of contract
nlaw of tort
nlaw of equity
nlaw of nations
nlaw of nature
nlaw of property
nlaw of succession

Collocations: noun + of + law
nsystem of law
nbody of law
narea of law
nbranch of law
nconcept of law
nnature and function of law
nsources of law
nquestion of law
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Law and Leg- Phrases
nLaw and Order
nlegally binding
ncriteria of legality
npunishment by law
nlegitimate authority
nlawmaking abilities
npractising lawyers