Legal Processes

​Learning Objectives

• ​Describe the stages of a legal process in a sequential and clear manner.

• ​Request information about the status of a case using a diplomatic and professional tone.

• ​Identify and use technical vocabulary related to court procedures and litigation correctly.

• ​Improve fluency in discussions regarding case management and court-related administrative tasks.

​Grammar Focus

​Following the strategic plan for the Intermediate level, we will apply indirect questions to the context of legal proceedings to enhance professional formality.

• ​Polite Structures: Using phrases such as “I would like to know…” or “Could you clarify…” to inquire about specific procedures.

• ​Word Order: Practicing the Subject + Verb structure (avoiding inversion) within the context of procedural inquiries.

• ​Using If / Whether: Inquiring about judicial decisions or the current status of a filing (e.g., “I’m not sure whether the claim has been filed yet”).

​Core Vocabulary

​Litigation Stages

• ​To file a claim/lawsuit

• ​Service of process

• ​Discovery phase

• ​Trial

• ​Appeal

​Court Actions & Outcomes

• ​Hearing

• ​Injunction

• ​Settlement

• ​Judgment

• ​Verdict

• Sentence (Criminal Law)

​Legal Documents in Process

• ​Summons

• ​Pleadings

• ​Motion

• ​Brief

• ​Evidence

​Key Figures in Procedures

• ​Judge

• ​Jury

• ​Witness

• ​Expert witness