Models for the Analysis of Legal Argumentation EVELINE T. FETERIS Department of Speech Communication‚ Argumentation Theory and Rhetoric University of Amsterdam Spuistraat 134 1012 VB Amsterdam Netherlands e.t.feteris@uva.nl Introduction In their classical works on argumentation the philosophers Chaïm Perelman and Stephen Toulmin presented the procedures and practices of legal reasoning as a model for a rational practice of argumentation. In the 50 years since the publication of Perelman and
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generally agree that paralegals may not: a. Give legal advice; e. Plan strategy; f. Make legal decisions; or g. Chart directions of a case The National Association of Legal Assistant (NALA) Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Canon 3: A legal assistant must not (a) engage in‚ encourage‚ or contribute to any act which could constitute the unauthorized practice of law; and (b) establish attorney-client relationships‚ set fees‚ give legal opinions or advice or represent a client before
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fashion as a whole. It is a widely accepted fact that the rich and the famous‚ and the political figures and royalty have always moved the seasonal trends of fashion. The advertising media also contributes equally to update us about the daily style checks. Fashion in India‚ a land rich in culture and tradition‚ has evolved through the centuries. This country‚ rich in culture represents a kaleidoscope of changing trends and traditions. Here‚ clothes perform different functions depending on the occasion
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1.Discourse Studies in Modern Linguistics 1.1Discourse .Discourse has been defined by different linguists ‚and each one gives specific definition to it ‚and we will go through all of them . In other words discourse is a buzzword and used in many different ways. The term discourse refers “both to what a text producer meant by a text and what a text means to the receiver” (Widdowson 2007: 7). As Widdowson claims‚ “people produce texts to get a message across‚ to express ideas and beliefs‚ to explain
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Criminal Justice Trends Essie Harris CJA/484 June 9‚ 2013 Bill Markopoulos Abstract The criminal justice system has three components‚ which are law enforcement‚ courts‚ and corrections. Each of them plays a major role in the criminal justice system. The United States has the most documented incarceration rate in the world. By the end of 2009‚ 743 adults per 100‚000 populations‚ which is incarcerated. Crime has decreased since 1993‚ but there is still an increase on the incarceration rate
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Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes‚ such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality‚ is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by private persons or corporations not directly involved with the government. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties. Forms
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Trends in Popular American Culture Trends in Popular American Culture American culture has evolved so much in the last 40 years‚ it is amazing. So many things that are acceptable now‚ would have never been considered in the past. I will be discussing the social trend of using my space on the internet to create friendships and more serious relationships‚ the newest political trend of a women name Sarah Palin with a very controversial pasts running for vice president‚ the personal trends
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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA LEGAL METHODS – 1ST TRIMESTER NOTES – LECTURER FREDA KABATSI Faculty Vision: To train the students in the Faculty of Law to become conscientious and ethical lawyers who have an excellent grounding in legal principles and who will provide leadership in Kenya‚ East Africa and beyond. OVERVIEW OF LEGAL METHODS * Legal Methods is the study of how law operates in the society and how lawyers‚ judges and legislative think and do things according to the law.
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Criminal Justice Trends Lisa Anderson Criminal Justice Administration Capstone June 11‚ 2012 Robert Metzger Criminal Justice Trends Criminal justice system is forever changing to protect and server society. Relationships between the United States government‚ state‚ and local policing looking at programs from the past‚ need changes for the future. State and local law enforcement responsibilities‚ and functions in fighting crime by enforcing laws‚ apprehending offenders‚ preventing crime‚ and
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Dictionary 9th Ed. (S. Bone) ISBN 042175340 An introduction to the British Constitution I.M.M. MacPhail SBN: 7131 12662 The English Legal System 6th Ed. Slapper & Kelly ISBN 1 85941 7558 Cases and Commentary On Tort 4th Ed. Harvey & Marston ISBN 0273 638432 Torts 8th Edition Micheal A Jones ISBN 0199255334 Law of Tort John Cooke 6th Ed. ISBN 0582 473489 English Legal System 2003 –2004 Q & A Slapper & Kelly ISBN 185941 754x http://wolf-nt.wlv.ac.uk/ http://www.uk.westlaw.com
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