1. ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS I 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

3. Textbook: Zlata Pavić;Branko Smerdel; Dunja M. Vićan : Engleski za pravnike : English for Lawyers, Zagreb : Narodne novine, 2012. Zlata Pavić;Branko Smerdel; Dunja M. Vićan : Engleski za pravnike : English for Lawyers, Zagreb : Narodne novine, 2012.

4. Additional teaching materials Foreign Language Department’s web page: Foreign Language Department’s web page: Ppt presentations Ppt presentations Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes Additional materials Additional materials

5. 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)

6. English-Croatian 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, M. Gačić, M. Englesko-hrvatski rječnik prava i međunarodnih poslovnih odnosa = English-Croatian Dictionary of Law and International and Business Relations. Zagreb: Školska knjiga, 2010.

7. English 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.

8. TIMETABLE ENGLISH I MONDAY 11.00 – 12.30 (R-Ž, IV), 6 Oct. Introduction 6 Oct. Introduction 13 Oct. UNIT 1. What is Meant by Law? 13 Oct. UNIT 1. What is Meant by Law? 20 Oct. UNIT 2. Sources and Varieties of English Law 20 Oct. UNIT 2. Sources and Varieties of English Law 27 Oct. UNIT 5. The Doctrine of Precedent 27 Oct. UNIT 5. The Doctrine of Precedent 3 Nov. UNIT 3. Statute Law in Britain 3 Nov. UNIT 3. Statute Law in Britain 17 Nov. UNIT 6. The Legal Profession in England 17 Nov. UNIT 6. The Legal Profession in England 24 Nov. UNIT 4. The British Judiciary 24 Nov. UNIT 4. The British Judiciary

9. TIMETABLE ENGLISH I MONDAY 11.00 – 12.30 (R-Ž, IV) 1 Dec. UNIT 10. A Day in a Criminal Court 1 Dec. UNIT 10. A Day in a Criminal Court 8 Dec. UNIT 9. A Day in a Civil Court 8 Dec. UNIT 9. A Day in a Civil Court 15 Dec. UNIT 8. Legal Aid 15 Dec. UNIT 8. Legal Aid 22 Dec. REVISION 22 Dec. REVISION 12 Jan. Revision 12 Jan. Revision 19 Jan.Written test 19 Jan.Written test 26 Jan. Results 26 Jan. Results

10. Timetable English II 2 March Introduction 2 March Introduction 9 March UNIT 11 Roman Civil Procedure 9 March UNIT 11 Roman Civil Procedure 16 March UNIT 15: The Nature and Sources of American Federalism 16 March UNIT 15: The Nature and Sources of American Federalism 23 March UNIT 16: The American Federalism 23 March UNIT 16: The American Federalism 30 March UNIT 17: The Supreme Court of the United States 30 March UNIT 17: The Supreme Court of the United States 20 April UNIT 18: The Case Method of Law Teaching 20 April UNIT 18: The Case Method of Law Teaching

11. Timetable English II 27 April UNIT 14: The European Court of Human Rights 27 April UNIT 14: The European Court of Human Rights 4 May Unit 12: From the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia 4 May Unit 12: From the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia 11 May Unit 13: Judicial Power in the Republic of Croatia 11 May Unit 13: Judicial Power in the Republic of Croatia 18 May Revision 18 May Revision 25 May Written test 25 May Written test

12. Exam Written test: Written test: A) grammar (tenses, modal auxiliaries, passive...) A) grammar (tenses, modal auxiliaries, passive...) B) legal terms B) legal terms C) translation C) translation English I: Units 1-10 English I: Units 1-10 English II: Units 11-18 English II: Units 11-18

13. Presentations: Suggested Topics Theory of law: Law and ideology; Law and politics; Law and ethics; Law and religion; Law and language; Theory of law: Law and ideology; Law and politics; Law and ethics; Law and religion; Law and language; Common law: history, principles, cases; Statute law; Common law: history, principles, cases; Statute law; The UK Parliament: history, composition, functions, the law-making procedure; The UK Parliament: history, composition, functions, the law-making procedure;

14. Suggested topics The legal profession in England The legal profession in England The British court system The British court system The British judiciary; The British judiciary; Criminal procedure; criminal cases; Criminal procedure; criminal cases; Civil procedure; civil cases; Civil procedure; civil cases; Legal Aid... Legal Aid...

15. 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

16. 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/TheoreticBackground/Problem 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.

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

18. 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

19. 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

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

21. PRESENTATION 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

22. STRUCTURE: 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

23. 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

24. 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...’)

25. 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

26. 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. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (15 min.) 6. Do not forget about your TIMING!!! (15 min.)

27. 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?

28. 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

29. Throughout 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 Use simple and clear language Use simple and clear language Eliminate anything not essential to the points you are making Eliminate anything not essential to the points you are making

30. 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

31. PRESENTATIONS: KISS Keep Keep It It Short and Short and Simple Simple

32. 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)

33. STUDENT-MENTORS If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues on a regular basis (1 session a week) If your English is good enough, you can help your colleagues on a regular basis (1 session a week) If you have problems with your English, contact a student mentor at the beginning of the academic year (web page) If you have problems with your English, contact a student mentor at the beginning of the academic year (web page)

34. Tempus reading room TMT 3 (basement) TMT 3 (basement) Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10.00- 14.00h Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10.00- 14.00h

35. 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

36. LINK-SITES 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