Task 2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations. Learn them.

Text-based Activities

Task1. Answer the questions:

1.Is it true that a career in law is very popu­lar today? Why do you think so?

2.What is the definition of law?

3.What are the main functions of law?

4.Can you name the duties of a lawyer?

5.What is the primary function of the profession and practice of law?

6. What is the basic principle of exercising justice in the Republic of Belarus?

7.What do lawyers do in national economy?

8.Where can a graduate of your department work?

Task 2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations. Learn them.

justice; to restrict; to protect the rights and legal interests; to punish for crimes; law; a stan­dard of conduct; court system; defense counsel; to apply the law in specific cases; juridical bodies; plaintiff; equality of citizens before the law and the court; bar; legal advisory; office of Public Prosecutor; notary.

Task 3. Write out of the text all specialties within the profession of a lawyer. Learn the words.

Task 4. Discuss in groups and make a list of character traits one needs to have to succeed in the profession. Make sentences explaining your point of view; use word-combinations from the table below. You may follow the models:

ü Patience and persistence help a lawyer to lay before the court[4].

ü Lawyers must have excellent interpersonal skills to develop trusting relationships with everyone they work with.

tolerant, considerate, kind-hearted, careful, careless, reserved, cooperative, formal, flexible, ambitious, selfish, competitive, aggressive, reliable, conservative, sensible, sensitive, having respect for other people’s opinion, keen on changes and new things, friendly, practical, generous, risk-taking, avoiding risk, direct, emotional, decisive, industrious, hard-working, energetic, intelligent, inventive; able to coordinate a number of responsibilites and manage many teams simultaneously; excellent time manager; a good communicator; careful to details; able to solve problems creatively; staying patient and calm at all times; having the ability to listen and understand what the client is looking to achieve; treating everyone with respect