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LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Lawyers consult people on how to act in different situations according to the law.

LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Finding facts isn’t always the necessary part of lawyers’ work.

LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Before making arguments lawyers should do research.

LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Not all lawyers speak in court.

LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Legal documents are too specific for writing by lawyers themselves.

LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Lawyers have to write a lot.

LAWYER: WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE?

People and companies hire lawyers to give them advice and to tell them what they can and can’t do under the law. Sometimes, they hire lawyers to take their part in court against other people or companies, or against the government.

Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

After doing research, lawyers make arguments to show that the people they work for should win in court. Some lawyers speak in court. But many lawyers don’t.

Lawyers also spend time writing. They write their arguments. Lawyers also write legal documents like contracts and wills. They need to be very specific.

Lawyers do most of their work in offices, law libraries, and courtrooms. They sometimes meet in clients’ homes or businesses. Some lawyers meet clients in hospitals or prisons. Lawyers often work long hours, especially during a trial in court.

Task. Decide if these statements are true or false.

Lawyers don’t need to meet their clients for solving their problems.

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make your dream come true!

WHO KNOWS?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you’ve got good general knowledge and you’re confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7’s new game show Who knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

WATCHING YOU!

The producers of the reality show Watching you! are looking for ten new people to live in the famous house for ten weeks.

Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

CHILDREN’S HOUR

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7’s Children's' hour to make a film in Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Task.

Which show will be shorter than three months?

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make your dream come true!

WHO KNOWS?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you’ve got good general knowledge and you’re confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7’s new game show Who knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

WATCHING YOU!

The producers of the reality show Watching you! are looking for ten new people to live in the famous house for ten weeks.

Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

CHILDREN’S HOUR

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7’s Children’s hour to make a film in Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Task.

Which show can make people very famous?

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make your dream come true!

WHO KNOWS?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you’ve got good general knowledge and you’re confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7’s new game show Who knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

WATCHING YOU!

The producers of the reality show Watching you! are looking for ten new people to live in the famous house for ten weeks.

Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

CHILDREN’S HOUR

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7’s Children’s hour to make a film in Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Task.

Which show only needs one person?

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make your dream come true!

WHO KNOWS?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you’ve got good general knowledge and you’re confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7’s new game show Who knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

WATCHING YOU!

The producers of the reality show Watching you! are looking for ten new people to live in the famous house for ten weeks.

Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

CHILDREN’S HOUR

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7’s Children’s hour to make a film in Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Task.

Which show offers a lot of money?

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make your dream come true!

WHO KNOWS?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you’ve got good general knowledge and you’re confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7’s new game show Who knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

WATCHING YOU!

The producers of the reality show Watching you! are looking for ten new people to live in the famous house for ten weeks.

Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

CHILDREN’S HOUR

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7’s Children’s hour to make a film in Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Task.

Which show wants someone who likes talking?