Exercise 2. Translate the following word combinations and use them in the sentences below minding the correct form of the verb:

(16) to study (to read) the law

(17) to be at law with smb.

(18) to go to law against smb.

(19) to misapply the law

(20) to become law

(21) to issue law

(22) to make law

(23) to sue at law

(24) to unmake law

(25) to keep within the law

(26) to go to law

(27) to displace the law

(28) to amend the law

(29) to admit the law

(30) to break the law

(31) to go to the law

1. After the bill is discussed and approved by the legislators it … . 2. In this case of course you can … against your neighbor from upstairs who flooded your flat, but taking into account that he is in a peaceful mood and is ready to cooperate, I advise you to settle the case out of court. 3. For the first time he … at 16 when he went into pickpocketing, since then he has been charged with crimes like that several times. 4. The law of vagrancy was considered outdated and several years ago it …. 5. This year my elder brother has entered university and now he is … . 6. A year ago the government … according to which citizens must not park their cars closer than 100 meters to administrative buildings. 7. After Mr. S. had damaged the car of his neighbor as a result of inappropriate parking and denied damages, his neighbor Mr. B. warned he would … against Mr. S. to claim the cost of repairs. 8. After the second hearing on Sunday the law-makers announced about their intention to … as now the law is slightly outdated. 9. I am interested in the mechanism of state functioning and dispute settling so after school I will …. 10. You can do what you please, the only thing is …, because there is nothing more important than to have good conscience. 11. The lawyer said the suspect had to be very careful and to … .

Exercise 3. Translate into English:

1.Незнание законов не освобождает от ответственности. 2. Международное право – это совокупность юридических принципов и норм, регулирующих отношения между государствами. 3. Сейчас моя старшая сестра изучает право, она хочет специализироваться в области коммерческого права. 4. Во избежание злоупотребления правом в законе очень часто определяются пределы реализации права. 5. Миссис Р. известна своим склочным характером, в настоящее время она судится с двумя своими соседями. 6. Когда законы перестают отвечать потребностям общества, их отменяют, в них вносят поправки или принимают новые законы. 7. Данное решение судьи основано на действующем законодательстве. 8. Наследственное право определяет порядок передачи имущества, остававшегося после смерти лица, его наследникам, а также отношения наследников между собою и к посторонним лицам. 9. Нарушить закон - значит пойти против общепринятых норм поведения и морали.

Exercise 4. Translate the groups of related words. Use these words and word combinations to fill in the gaps in the following sentences:

Law, – (32) in law, – (33) law-abiding, – (34) law enforcement authorities, – (35) lawmaking, – (36) lawful, – (37) lawfully, – (38) lawfulness, – (39) lawless, – (40) lawyer, – (41) unlawful, – (42) lawsuit;

(43) Legal, – (44) legal age, - (45) illegal, – (46) legality, – (47) legalization, – (48) to legalize, – (49) to reach legal (lawful) age, - (50) legally, – (51) legalized;

(52) Legislate, – (53) legislation, – (54) legislative, – (55) legislature, – (56) legislatively;

(57) Legitimate, – (58) to legitimize, – (59) legitimacy, – (60) legitimateness.

1…. preserve social law and order and protect citizens against any injustice. 2. … businessmen should report on their profits by the end of the month. 3. The … initiative of one of the MPs served the ground for them to hope for their problems settlement. 4. … of gambling business in socially misbalanced areas may worsen the situation. 5. The … of the document is undeniable and the court will accept it as an evidence. 6. The businessmen knew that their intention was … when they wanted to sidestep on taxes, still it did not keep them from breaking the law. 7. The management was taking pains to … all the assets of the firm. 8. … citizens are persons who keep within the law. 9. … is a responsible occupation as laws have an effect on people`s lives. 10. Youngsters … at twenty-one. 11. At present many people all over the world are demanding … of one-sex marriages, while no less people are against it. 12. My friend is studying the law, she is a future … . 13. Helen`s claim for losses was considered … and she recovered the damages. 14. It's … to drive without a license. 15. The police officers acted … when they fatally shot the fleeing criminal, prosecutors said Monday.

Exercise 5. Translate the following word combinations into Russian and use them in the sentences below:

(61) To enter the legal profession

(62) legal ethics

(63) legal protection

(64) legal document

(65) to enjoy one`s legal rights

(66) legal status

(67) legal entity

(68) legal costs

(69) legal activities

(70) legal advice

(71) legal action

(72) legal adviser

(73) on legal grounds

1. Sometimes called …, sometimes professional responsibility, the topic is perhaps most comprehensively described as the law governing lawyers. 2. The … of the firm recommended to try to legalize the assets. 3. The … of your business can depend on the type and scale of business that you are going to set up, you will also need to consider the tax implications. 4. Whenever a client approaches an attorney for …, or for legal services, he or she does so with two issues in their minds: What can be done for me? And what will the … be? 5. A … is a legal construct through which the law allows a group of natural persons to act as if they were a single person for certain purposes. 6. Her firm provides … in the field of property law. 7. Mrs. A. … 20 years ago and she has proved to be a gifted lawyer. 8. The police conducted the search …, they had a warrant. 9. Look through the examples of … online and you`ll see how to register your firm.

Exercise 6. Translate the following word combinations into Russian and use them in the sentences below:

(74) Court procedure

(75) court of Appeal

(76) court of cassation

(77) court of last resort

(78) court ruling

(79) to commit to court

(80) go into court

(81) to disobey court

(82) to hold for court

(83) open court

(84) leave of court

(85) general court

(86) court of first instance

(87) constitutional court

(88) civil court

(89) appearance in court

1. The … shocked the defense party as they were sure they would win the case. 2. A … is a high instance court that exists in some judicial systems. It is an appellate court of the highest instance. 3. In most jurisdictions, the state's … is called the supreme court. 4. The police initiated the case, gathered proofs, questioned the witnesses and after solving the case they … . 5. You should … and claim for damages if the person who hit your car does not agree to compensate the losses. 6. The suspect and his lawyer were not satisfied with the verdict, they decided to argue the case and they hoped the … would recall that unjust sentence.7. … after being released on bail can aggravate the guilt of the arrestee. 8. He was charged with forgery and was … . 9. The … was very popular because many people wanted to watch the case. 10. A … is a high court that deals primarily with constitutional law. 11. The man charged with being behind seven murders made his first … on the 12th of November. 12. … provides a forum for deciding disputes involving tort, contract disputes, the probate of wills, trusts. 13. … the grant by the court of something, which, without such a grant it would have been unlawful to do. 14. … is a hearing where anyone who wills can come to watch the case.

Exercise 7. Translate into English:

1. Конституционный суд огласил решение по делу, которое вызвало широкий общественный резонанс. 2. Сторона защиты обратилась в апелляционный суд с целью добиться пересмотра дела с учетом показаний новых свидетелей. 3. Открытое судебное заседание по рассмотрению дела о контрабанде наркотиков было назначено на вторник. 4. Дело о клевете было передано в суд для дальнейшего рассмотрения и вынесения приговора. 5. Решение суда об освобождении подозреваемого под залог вызвало неоднозначную реакцию среди присутствующих. 6. Первый раз подозреваемый, обвиняемый в причастности к налоговым махинациям, предстанет перед судом на следующей неделе. 7. Не явиться на заседание, будучи отпущенным под залог, означает ослушаться суд, а это усугубляет вину подозреваемого. 8. Адвокат добился разрешения суда на очную ставку и надеялся получить неопровержимые доказательства невиновности своего подзащитного.