International Legal English Certificate Sample Exam Papers

Now you will hear the recording again.Extract Two.Lawyer:Client:Lawyer:Client:Lawyer:Client:Good morning Robert. Thank you for coming. I just wanted to updateyou on where we are concerning your case.Oh, yes, that would be really useful.Basically, what's happened is that some neighbouring homeownershave been granted a Temporary Restraining Order, preventing yourcompany from carrying out any further chemical operations on yourproperty. What happened was that their lawyers were able to convincea judge that your chemical operations are contrary to your zoningstatus. They've also got some evidence that chemicals may be leakingonto their land. That's how they met the requirements necessary to getan order, and they've posted a bond to cover any loss you might incur.So when do I get any say in the matter? It seems ridiculous thatthey're complaining about the chemical operations when the localauthority has no problems with it. We've been doing it for six years.Yes, I know Robert .... and with the local authorities on our side. Iwouldn't be overly worried. However, apparently the homeowners dohave some photographs to submit which may well support theirargument. A hearing is scheduled for next week to determine whethercause exists to continue the order or not pending a full trial. At thehearing, you'll need to testify and provide the technical background.I see.Now you will hear the recording again.Extract Three.F: Your new recruit called me about the Thwaite case the other day. How’sshe getting on?M: Claudia? She’s not doing badly actually. She certainly keeps thepaperwork moving – which is more than can be said for her predecessor Imust say. I’m already able to leave most routine aspects of cases to her38