Providing an introduction to the French legal system, this text develops linguistic skills by familiarizing students with the legal terminology in context. To aid comprehension, the material is broken down into concise units which contain short texts in French, with translations of key legal vocabulary.
Each section is followed by exercises, to assist the learning process, with answers provided at the back of the book.;Included in the book are extracts of topical articles from French newspapers and periodicals and essay questions and further reading from French legal texts are included at the end of each unit. The book also considers practical issues such as the use of a French library and the understanding of French judgements.
