Careers in Law

L.O: To give a 30 second speech on how studying English helps a career in law.

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Starter:

Why do countries have laws?�What are they?

What careers are connected to the law? What do you know about them? Select from the list below:

Paralegals

Veterinarians

Solicitors

Barristers

Fishermen

Police Officers

Watch the video and answer the questions

Watch the video - The Legal Sector key questions answered

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• What can you earn in different roles?
• Is the sector expected to grow?
• What routes can you take to get in?
• What do people currently working in the legal sector think about their roles?

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Solicitor

Research:

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1. What does the job involve?
2. What essential skills do you need to do this job?
3. Why would English be a helpful subject for this career?

Barrister

Research:

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• What does the job involve?
• What essential skills do you need to do this job?
• Why would English be a helpful subject for this career?

Video and text

Police Officer

Research:

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• What does the job involve?
• What essential skills do you need to do this job?
• Why would English be a helpful subject for this career?

Video and text

Paralegal

Research:

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• What does the job involve?
• What essential skills do you need to do this job?
• Why would English be a helpful subject for this career?

Verbal exit card

Police officer

Barrister

Solicitor

Paralegal