Тема 8. Becoming solicitor in the UK
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is the vocational stage of training to be a solicitor. It is a one-year, full-time (or two-year, part-time) course designed to provide a bridge between academic study and training in a law firm. The LPC is practical in nature and the focus is firmly on mastering relevant skills. The emphasis is on workshops, continuous assessment, independent research and group discussions. It also allows you a certain amount of specialization through a range of optional subjects. The majority of courses are delivered in two stages. Stage one is the compulsory study of core areas of law and practice, while stage two is comprised of three vocational electives. For many of the students, LLM study is a stepping stone to developing academic and professional expertise in a particular field of law. For others, it is an opportunity to gain postgraduate knowledge and skills across a broad range of subjects.
Тема 9. Becoming a barrister in the UK
The Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), formerly the Bar Vocational Course (BVC), is the vocational stage of training that must be completed if you wish to become a barrister. It is a one-year, practical course, designed to provide training that is specific to the work of a junior barrister (a two-year, part-time course is also available at some law schools). Students are encouraged to participate in a range of activities (including mock trials, debating and extra mini-pupilages) that will help them to develop the necessary skills. The BPTC helps to prepare you for the 12-month pupilage and beyond. The standard LLB (Bachelor of Law) is a three-year law programme. It includes compulsory modules in the first and second year: property, trusts, contract, criminal law, tort, constitutional and administrative law and EU law.
Pupilage is the final stage of training to be a barrister. During this time, you put into practice everything you have learnt so far. Although you will be a fully qualified barrister (and called to the Bar) on passing the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), pupilage is essential for all those who wish to practise. Pupilage usually takes a year to complete training
Тема 10. Law and law related professionals
Every legal profession has responsibilities clearly defined in occupational descriptions published by the administrative bodies. Below are simplified descriptions that lack job titles. If you complete the sentences with appropriate job titles provided above you’ll learn about the job responsibilities of certain law professions and law-related professions.
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Mind there are four legal professionals under one item number that have similar job responsibilities. The first item is done for you.
Jurist is a person who has legal background and does research in a legal area or history of law, he writes articles or books on legal issues.
judge presides over the court and administers justice, resolves disputes between the parties, decides the case during the trial, directs the jury and gives the judgment. He/she either awards relief, in civil cases, or determines the guilt, in criminal cases.
crime investigator investigates a criminal case, aims to discover the criminal, collects and examines evidence
notary is a public officer who certifies the document’s or its copy’s authenticity and witnesses official acts: wills, commercial papers etc.
Тема 11. Differences between solicitors and barristers job duties
Solicitors provide advice to clients of all types about specific areas of law and they also represent their clients if disputes arise. Solicitors may be responsible for instructing barristers to act for their clients. These specific areas of law include property, taxation, finance, employment, and competition. Solicitors advise and represent large and small businesses
The responsibilities of a typical solicitor include:
- Meeting with clients to advise them on legal matters
- Creating documents and drawing up contracts relevant to the specific case
- Supervising and overseeing official agreements between parties
- Researching a thorough case history of each case
- Attending court hearings
- Instructing advocates and barristers
- Negotiating with those attending a court hearing
Barristers, who work in chambers on a self-employed basis, present cases in court and specialize in one of several areas. These areas include criminal law, commercial law, and common law. They will be expected to provide expert advice to individuals including solicitors. Some barristers spend a lot of time in court working with clients’ cases.
The responsibilities of a typical solicitor include:
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- Deciding which cases to take on
- Interpreting legislation with regards to specific cases
- Giving general legal advice
- Bringing an action
- Preparing cases and writing legal opinions
- Making sure arguments are fit for court
- Representing clients in the court environment
- Cross-examining witnesses in court
- Performing mediations
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