A Career In Law Flashcards
Criminal law
Law that prohibits harmful or undesirable conduct, and the processes by in which the state (“the Crown”) responds to this conduct.
Contract law
The branch of law concerned with the making and observation the contracts
Tort law
The branch of law concerning any wrongdoing that results in an injury, other than the breach of contract, for which the court will give damages
Damages
Money awarded as compensation for your injury or loss
Land law
Body of law relating to the ownership of real estate, that is land and buildings on it
Equity and trust
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Administrative law
Body of law, such as rules, regulations, orders and decidions, created by and related to administrative agencies
Constitutional law
Body of law which includes legislation based on the constitution , that is the fundamental law of a nation, as well as judicial deductions which interpret and apply the constitution
Judicial
Related to the office of judge, judgments, the administration of justice, or courts; related to the interpretation and application of laws.
Interpret
To ascertain or explain the meaning of something, such as a statute, contract, or other document; to explain the meaning of the language of a law or other legal document without venturing into legal intentions and consequences.
Partnership
Business Organisation in which two or more people agree to do business together, sharing the profits and losses of the business together
Sole practitioner
Частная практика
Family law
Body of law related to family relationships especially divorce, child custody and adoption
Child custody
The daily nurture and control of a child, usually awarded to one parent in a case of divorce or separation.
Employment law
Body of law governing the relationship between employers and employees, including the right to Organise in unions
Housing law
Body of law relating to the rights of tenants and homeowners, and the financing of housing
Law practice
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Company law
Body of law related to forming, registering, governing and dissolving companies
