Chapter1Introduction法律英语.doc

Chapter One IntroductionLegal English is an ESP (English for Special Purposes) course. By ESP, we use “English” as a tool to learn some special knowledge and therefore to fulfill some special functions. Other ESP courses include business English, financial English, medical English, etc. 1. Purpose of the study of legal EnglishProvide you with an introduction to basic legal information and to improve your ability to understand and communicate with your legal counterparts around the world. 1) knowledge of foreign laws (English law and American law)origins of the English and American law, comparison between the two legal systems, specific branches of English and American law 2) English skills (legal vocabulary, legal syntax)2. How to study legal English 1) memorizing new words 2) reading some books or materials about legal English Books about foreign legal systems, famous cases, etc. 3. Future of legal English study Work as a lawyer, work in the government, work in foreign company, etc.