Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense
1. Inns of Court (be) a group of four institutions of considerable antiquity that historically (be) responsible for legal education in England.
2. By the mid-13th century, when the common law (become) extensive, there (arise) a class of men, literate but lay, who (create) and (dominate) the legal profession and (set up) the Inns of Court as an answer to the problem of legal education.
3. By the beginning of the 17th century, all the Inns (acquire) the actual ownership of their sites and (begin) building splendid halls, a process that (continue) through the century.
4. The system of legal education (break) down completely during the English Civil Wars.
5. In the 19th century law commissioners (investigate) the Inns of Court and (take) steps to resume their educational functions.
6. In 1974 the Inns (create) an administrative body, the Senate of the Inns of Court and the Bar, which (oversee) such matters as finance, legal reform and educational standards.
7. The number of judges steadily (increase) since public opinion (criticize) the long duration of proceedings, though the number of professional judges (be) comparatively small.
8. Changes in the legal profession (alter) their role substantially.
9. The 1999 Act (provide) that every barrister and every solicitor (have) a right of audience before every court in relation to all proceedings.
10. Many clients (be) curious about how a lawyer (arrive) at the fees he (charge).
11. Lawyers usually (not, become) cheap.
12. A full and honest discussion about fees beforehand (prevent) disagreements and hard feelings later.
Read the first part of the text to understand the purpose of Curriculum Vitae writing.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Curriculum vitae = C V = resume (USA) = brief personal history. When a company needs to recruit new people, it can give an announcement in the «Need help» section of a newspaper.
People who are looking for a job can send a letter of application or covering letter (USA cover letter) and in some cases a curriculum vitae or c.v. (in the USA — resume) containing details of their education and experience. A company may ask candidates to fill up a standard
application form (see below). The company’s Human Resources department selects the most suitable applications and prepares a short list of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend an interview. CVs are required for all except the most junior jobs, and are used
as a basis for assessment and comparison of applicants for a job.
CVs provide information about an applicant, set out in a way that is easy to read. They should include: name; address and telephone number; date and place of birth; nationality; married or single (give the ages of any children); dates and places of education; examinations passed, especially if internationally recognized; knowledge of English and of other languages; previous employment and work experience; outside interests, hobbies, etc. CVs can vary slightly in the layout, but all give the same basic information. How to write a resume? What Is a Resume?
A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, accomplishments, experiences, and education designed to capture a prospective educator’s or employer’s interest. The purpose of a resume is to introduce yourself to a university, a job or any place where you apply. It is the primary tool of your education or job search and may take several drafts to prepare effectively.
Before you can write an effective resume, you must first be able to identify your skills and abilities as well as your special needs relating to the work environment, salary, geographic location, and people environment. This will help you to develop a career objective.
As you write your resume, keep in mind the following:
1. Use concise language; 2. Minimize or omit everything that is irrelevant;
3. Place the most important information at the beginning of your resume;
4. There must be no grammatical errors;
5. Let an experienced person read it;
6. Print your resume on good paper.
A curriculum vitae/resume must accompany each application for volunteer service. Listed below are the specific items needed:
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Name in full
• Current address
• Phone number
• Fax number
• Date and Place of birth (optional at time of application but is required for visa and insurance purposes)
EDUCATION
• Secondary School and dates attended
• University/Institute and dates attended
• Educational degrees / certificates date/month received
• Also include any positions held
WORK EXPERIENCE
• List, dates, locations and positions