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In this episode, we discuss the search warrant executed against the former president of the US, Donald Trump. What does this mean for the rule of law? Will the details of the affidavit, or the results of the search, ever be revealed to the public? Will this be the new norm, of the party in power using the courts and law enforcement to go after their political opponents?


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Templates and precedents can save time, but they can also create weak writing if used carelessly. In this episode, learn how lawyers use templates and precedents in English while still writing clearly, accurately, and professionally. 

In this episode, we discuss using templates and writing precedents. How does an attorney use these tools? How does this improve your legal writing and your work product? And minimize errors!

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In this episode, we discuss the new landmark case that came down earlier this summer. The Dobbs decision overturns Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood - two cases that are probably revered by a 1/3 of the country and hated by another 1/3 of the country. We will look at the situation before this decision, and also consider what will happen after this decision.

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The 4 Legal English Podcast returns on 1 September!

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In this episode, we discuss how to become a prosecutor (in the U.S.). How does an attorney become a prosecutor? How are prosecutors offices organized? We will also discuss life as a new prosecutor; career path of prosecutor; and career prospects after leaving the prosecutor's office.

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In this episode, we discuss the classic movie: The Caine Mutiny. This movie is about a warship in the Pacific during WWII. The officers of the ship begin to think the Captain is not mentally fit to command. It comes to a head when, during a typhoon, the XO relieves him of command in order to prevent the ship from foundering. Once the storm is over and they return to port - he faces a court martial for Mutiny.

This is an ongoing series we will have - featuring some of the best legal movies. We will examine the law demonstrated in the movie, and what can lawyers or law students learn from this movie, as well as the entertainment aspect.

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In this episode, we discuss the retirement of Justice Breyer from the SCOTUS. What will that mean for the make up of the court? When will the new justice be nominated and approved? We will also discuss the working of the Court.

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In this episode, we discuss the Landmark Case of Jarvis v. Swan Tours Ltd. This 1972 English case concerns contracts how to calculate damages Lord Denning, one of the leading British jurists of the 20th century, wrote the opinion.

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In this episode, we discuss the new course "Elemental Legal Writing" offered by 4 Legal English.  We will discuss the goals of the course, who might want to take this course, and how the course will operate. If you are looking to improve your professional or legal writing, then this is a great course for you.



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In this episode, we discuss the classic movie "12 Angry Men". This movie focuses on the 12 jurors who deliberate at the end of a murder trial. The question is: is there reasonable doubt? What happens when the jury retires to the jury room to deliberate? What do they consider before returning with a verdict?

This is an ongoing series we will have - featuring some of the best legal movies. We will examine the law demonstrated in the movie, and what can lawyers or law students learn from this movie, as well as the entertainment aspect.



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