Part 1

Speaking prompts

Could you tell us in which area of the law would like to practise? Could you briefly
describe what you are studying?

What have you found difficult about studying law?

In your opinion, how could universities in your country improve the study of law?

What opportunities are there for newly qualified lawyers in your country?

What opinion do people in your country have of those who work in the legal
profession?

Part 2
Preparing your talk

 When preparing your talk, organise your thoughts around a few key ideas
 Begin your talk by picking up on the topic and developing different aspects of
it, using the prompts if you wish
 Don't worry if you don't have time to cover all the prompts given

 Speak coherently and avoid pausing for too long

 Try to link ideas and sections of the talk with connecting words and phrases
(discourse markers)
 Try to use a range of grammar and vocabulary to show the examiners what
you can do
 Listen to the other candidate's talk carefully so that you will be able to ask an
appropriate question

Training for the legal profession

 legal education in your country


 why people want to train for the legal profession
 professional training after law school
 the legal training system in your country

 the types of work opportunities for lawyers


Part 3
Collaborative task

The effect of English

A senior associate has asked you to write a report on the effect English has
had on the legal profession. Talk together about what to say in the report.

Discussion points

The role of English in the legal profession

How the role of English in Chile is changing for instance in
Business Law
Positives and negatives effects of English on the legal
profession
the level of English needed

the importance of language in law