Unit 8

The process of taking legal action; the process of suing someone or trying a case in a court of law.

• discovery phase

• negotiation

• litigation

• barrister

Answer explanation

litigation: Quá trình tranh tụng

A claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication.

• counsel

• hearing

• solicitor

• lawsuit

Answer explanation

lawsuit: Vụ kiện

A place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.

• court

• pleading

• enforcement

• impartial referee

Answer explanation

court: Tòa án

What is trial?

• An authoritative command, direction, or instruction, especially one issued by a court.

• A formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a criminal case or make a judgment in a civil dispute.

• Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

• A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party assists disputing parties in resolving conflict through specialized communication and negotiation techniques.

Answer explanation

trial: Phiên tòa sơ thẩm

What is

pre-trial work?

• The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

• A type of lawyer in the UK who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

• Preparatory work done before a trial begins.

• The pre-trial phase in a lawsuit in which each party can obtain evidence from the other party.

Answer explanation

pre-trial work: Công việc chuẩn bị trước phiên tòa

What is

solicitor?

• A lawyer or group of lawyers providing legal advice and representing clients in legal proceedings.

• A type of lawyer in the UK who prepares legal documents and advises clients on legal matters.

• A type of lawyer in the UK who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

• The use of technology to facilitate the resolution of disputes between parties.

Answer explanation

solicitor: Luật sư cố vấn pháp luật

A type of lawyer in the UK who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

• barrister

• pleading

• pre-trial work

• counsel

Answer explanation

barrister: Luật sư biện hộ

A proceeding before a judge or other magistrate without a jury in which evidence is examined and a decision is made.

• hearing

• lawsuit

• trial

• negotiation

Answer explanation

hearing: Phiên điều trần

A person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters (US equivalent of solicitor/barrister).

• alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

• attorney

• order

• arbitrator

Answer explanation

attorney: Luật sư

What is

enforcement?

• A claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication.

• A place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.

• The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

• The use of technology to facilitate the resolution of disputes between parties.

Answer explanation

enforcement: Việc thi hành án