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Legal Terminology in Milan – HearSay Italian B1
Master the essential vocabulary of the Italian civil law system. Practice listening and speaking about legal procedures on the go with real Milanese experts.
Lessons The Court Hierarchy Explore the layout and hierarchy of the court system in Milan, from the local court of first instance to the supreme court.
Vocabulary il tribunale (m.) (the court / court of first instance) la corte d'appello (f.) (the court of appeal) la cassazione (f.) (the supreme court / court of cassation) la causa (f.) (the lawsuit / legal case) il giudice (m.) (the judge) la sentenza (f.) (the ruling / judgment) Objectives Identify the primary courts of the Italian judicial system Describe court rulings and where they are handed down Explain the role of a judge in different jurisdictions Meet the Legal Professionals Get to know the essential roles in a Milanese courtroom and legal practice, from defense attorneys to civil law notary publics.
Vocabulary l'avvocato (m./f.) (the attorney / lawyer) il notaio (m.) (the notary public) il pubblico ministero (m.) (the public prosecutor) il cliente (m.) (the client) la difesa (f.) (the defense) la procura (f.) (the prosecution office / power of attorney) Objectives Differentiate between an attorney, a notary, and a prosecutor Talk about client representation in legal matters Identify who manages official state-level document authentications Codified Civil Law Learn about the foundations of the Italian Civil Law tradition and how it differs from Common Law systems through written codes.
Vocabulary il codice civile (m.) (the civil code) il codice penale (m.) (the penal code) la legge (f.) (the law) il reato (m.) (the crime / offense) l'articolo (m.) (the article / clause) la norma (f.) (the legal rule / standard) Objectives Discuss the difference between civil and criminal codes Reference specific laws and articles during a discussion Describe legal norms and regulations in a formal setting Handling Legal Documents Navigate the administrative world of Italian legal documentation, including certified emails and official translations.
Vocabulary la traduzione giurata (f.) (the sworn translation) la posta elettronica certificata (f.) (the certified email / PEC) il verbale (m.) (the official minutes / record) il contratto (m.) (the contract) depositare (v.) (to file / deposit) la firma (f.) (the signature) Objectives Explain how to submit documents using certified email (PEC) Request a sworn translation for foreign court files Confirm the formal signing of a legal contract Civil Hearings and Appeals Understand the process of attending a civil hearing, filing appeals, and requesting damages in the Milanese court system.
Vocabulary l'udienza (f.) (the court hearing) il ricorso (m.) (the appeal / petition) il risarcimento (m.) (the compensation / damages) notificare (v.) (to serve / notify officially) la cancelleria (f.) (the court registry) il fascicolo (m.) (the case file / dossier) Objectives Understand scheduling details for a formal court hearing Explain how notifications are officially served to other parties Discuss seeking financial compensation in a civil dispute 
