English in Law

This book presents a series of texts and exercises on legal matters which will prepare the student gradually to reach, respectively, the A2, B1 or B2 level of English, according to the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages.
The book is written in English and is divided into three parts.
The first part focuses on topics dealing with English as a lingua franca and/or Legal English of the EU Institutions. There are texts on legal systems, judicial systems and EU documents and bodies. The texts and exercises are designed for pre-intermediate students.
The second part contains texts and exercises which prepare students to reach an intermediate level of English in the legal field. The texts focus on the civil lawsuit, contract law, and human rights.
The third part contains texts and exercises for upper-intermediate students, dealing with foundations of company law, civil law and human rights. All exercises come with keys.
The second part can complement the preparation of the TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) (Foundation level). The third part can complement the preparation of the Foundation and Higher levels of the TOLES.

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Patrizia Giampieri (www.inglesegiuridico.it) is a lecturer of Legal English, and an interpreter and translator for the Court of Perugia. She is an adjunct professor of English for the University of Camerino (School of Law) and has published various books and academic articles on legal English and legal translations.