Legal Professions and Education

apprenticeship

a period of hands-on training where a novice works under the guidance of a skilled professional to gain practical experience in a particular field.

barrister

UK advocate, in chamber (The bar council), higher courts, instructed by a solicitor. In court called counsel. In Scotland = advocate, in IS = trial lawyer / appellate attorney

notary

a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities - witnessing signatures or certifying documents for use in legal proceedings

notarial act

notársky úkon

attorney in fact

is an agent who is authorized to act on behalf of another person but isn't necessarily authorized to practice law, not a lawyer, SPLNOMOCNENEC

attorney at law

a lawyer who has been legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions before a court of law - ADVOKÁT

LLM

Master of Laws

admissions policy

podmienky prijatia

legislature

zákonodárný orgán

legislative drafters

tvorcovia právnych predpisov

drafting of written law

vypracúvanie písomných právnych predpisov

solicitor

UK advocate, lower

fused profession

zlúčená profesia

litigator

a lawyer who specializes in representing clients in court during civil, criminal, or administrative lawsuits

a state bar

štátna advokátska komora

matriculation

imatrikulácia

sole practitioners

samostatne zárobkovo činné osoby

Paralegals

právní asistenti

Juris Doctor

doktor práv

adjourned the hearing

prerušené pojednávanie

public prosecutor

be acting on the information and advice provided by the police in his area, PROKURÁTOR

junior associate

mladší právnik, US

matrimonial matters

manželské záležitosti

drawing up wills

vyhotovovanie závetov

conveyancing

prevod vlastníctva nehnuteľnosti

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990

solicitors have been entitled to apply for a Certificate of Advocacy to allow them to represent clients in higher courts

professional indemnity insurance

poistenie profesijnej zodpovednosti advokátov

tenants

Members of chambers share common expenses and support services, which are administered by an administrative manager known as the Clerk, along with ancillary staff such as secretaries

appellate attorney

odvolací právnik

Actionable conduct

Behaviour giving legal grounds for filing a lawsuit

Public Interest Lawyer

A lawyer motivated by a desire to help people, make a difference in society, and advocate for the least fortunate. This work uses a legal education for social good rather than purely for financial gain

Law Professor (Legal Scholar)

an academic professional

In-Company Lawyer (In-House Counsel):

A lawyer employed by a single business or corporation

rights of audience

the right to represent clients (in lower courts and can apply for a Certificate of Advocacy to appear in higher courts)

advocate

A person who publicly supports or recommends a cause; a supporter. Legal profession in Scotland

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Aspiring solicitors must complete

Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC),

Aspiring barristers must complete

pupillage

one-year apprenticeship, barristers

Compulsory (Mandatory/Obligatory)

povinné (predmety)

Elective

povinne voliteľné predmety

Optional (Non-obligatory)

voliteľné (predmety)