Reference no: EM133229714

Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks

Question 1:

a- In which of the following types of communications would it be appropriate to use legal terminology? You only need to answer with one word, ie appropriate or inappropriate.

1. Making a submission to a judge about a legal point.
2. Discussing an administrative matter with a court official before court is in session.
3. A written advice to a client about a technical legal issue.
4. A discussion with a client about the payment of an account.
5. Discussions during a meeting to delegate instructions to a group of mail room employees.
6. Discussions during a meeting with several legal practitioners.
7. A memo to a legal practitioner about some research.
8. An instruction sheet given to a legal assistant.
9. Discussions with a home maintenance person client about a legal issue relating to their payment of tax.
10. Discussions with a senior accountant client about advice on a legal issue relating to their payment of tax.
11. A letter to a client about an increase in fees.
12. A letter to a client summarising what happened in court during their case.

b- List and describe five types of legal document used in court processes.

Question 2:

Define the following legal terms correctly. Only one word answers are required.

1. The release of a person from custody on condition they agree to appear in court next time.
2. A court order requiring a person to appear in court to produce documents.
3. A procedure in which a person is taken into police custody to be charged.
4. A document or thing put into evidence in court proceedings.
5. A written statement made by person who swears or affirms that the contents are true.
6. A ruling made by a court which must be followed.
7. Money paid to compensate a person for a loss suffered.
8. The penalty for committing an offence.
9. A document to commence civil proceedings.
10. The person who appoints an agent to act for them.

Question 3:

a- If you do not consider yourself to be an expert, what sources could you use to increase your general knowledge about legal terminology? Provide at least five examples.

b- What are five of the potential consequences of misunderstanding and/or misusing legal terminology?

Question 4:

Identify the abbreviations to be used for the following legal terms.

1. If a legal practitioner asked you to make a note of a case which they refer to as: The Crown against Devon, how would you write it?
2. If a legal practitioner asked you to make a note of a case which they refer to as: Filmont and Jones, how would you write it?
3. How would you abbreviate: Justice Sadie?
4. What does SC stand for?

Question 5:

What sources could an employee use to answer a specific query about the meaning of a legal word or phrase? Provide at least five examples.

Question 6:

Outline the scope of legal practitioners and non-legal practitioners as described by relevant jurisdictions/ legislation.

Question 7:

Outline common policies used by firms in relation to the use of legal terminology and plain English.