QUIZ ONE AND QUIZ TWO GROUP 5

Created to fulfill English assignments

Lecturer:
Purwanti, S.S., M.Pd

Members of the group:

(CLASS A)

Tantry Alimatul Kholifah (2350211003)

Kanayya Mallika (2350211004)
Marsha Rizqika Ayshia (2350211012)
Rafa Zafirah (2350211025)
M. Nandio Rafi Rilliano (2350211011)
Daffa Muhammad Juarsa (2350211017)

FAKULTAS ILMU SOSIAL DAN ILMU POLITIK

PROGRAM STUDI ILMU HUKUM
UNIVERSITAS JENDERAL ACHMAD YANI
2024
 QUIZ ONE (1)
1.What is the purpose of legal reading comprehension?
Answer:
The purpose of legal reading comprehension is to ensure that individuals, particularly those in
the legal field, can understand and interpret legal texts accurately. This skill is crucial for
lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals as it allows them to:
A. Grasp complex legal concepts: Legal texts often contain specialized terms, vocabulary,
and concepts that require a deep understanding of the language used within the legal
context.
B. Conduct effective legal research: Being able to comprehend legal documents is
essential for researching case law, statutes, and other legal materials, often written in
English.
C. Improve professional competitiveness: Strong legal reading skills can make a lawyer
more effective and competitive in their field.
D. Access international sources of law: Many important legal sources, such as court
decisions, treaties, and treatises, are available in English. Comprehending these texts
opens up a vast array of resources for international legal research.
In essence, legal reading comprehension is about being able to read, understand, and apply the
information found in legal documents to real-world scenarios, which is a fundamental skill for
practicing law effectively.

2. Why is it important for law students to understand legal documents?

Answer:
Understanding legal documents is essential for law students because:
A. Critical Legal Reading: It’s a fundamental skill for law students to critically read and
interpret legal documents. This ability is necessary to understand primary legal sources
as expected by the legal profession and to apply principles to various scenarios.
B. Legal Analysis: Legal rights and duties are expressed in words. The ability to read and
understand these documents is crucial for legal analysis and for reducing complex legal
matters into comprehensible terms.
C. Professional Competence: Law students must develop reading skills to grasp the
intricacies of law and become competent professionals. These skills are continuously
honed throughout their education and career.
 D. Dispute Resolution: Legal documents serve as the foundation for all subsequent legal
proceedings, including arbitration and court cases. They are vital for protecting rights
and resolving disputes effectively.
E. Legal Compliance: They provide clarity and maintain legal compliance, ensuring that
agreements are legally binding and interests are protected.
In summary, the ability to understand legal documents equips law students with the necessary
tools to succeed in their studies and future legal careers. It’s about being able to navigate the
legal system, advocate effectively, and uphold justice.

3. What are some common types of legal documents?

Answer:
A. Wills
B. Deed
C. Power of Attorney
D. Summons
E. Complaint
F. Memorandum of Understanding

4. Mention 3 examples of legal vocabulary in a legal document!

Answer:
A. Plaintiff
B. Lien
C. Defendant
D. Jurisdiction
E. Judgment

5. Mention 3 examples of legal Phrases in a legal document!

Answer:
A. Force Majeure
B. Without Prejudice
C. Under Oath
D. In Perpetuity
E. In Camera
 QUIZ TWO (2)
1. Why is it important to understand the context when reading legal documents?
Answer:
By carefully examining every word, sentence, and paragraph, you can decipher the author's
intent, tone, and perspective. This deeper understanding allows you to respond more
thoughtfully and effectively, whether you're dealing with a legal contract, a research paper, or
a personal letter.

2. What profession does legal document contribute to success?

Answer:
Lawyer profession, because legal documents are an important part for lawyers in carrying out
their work to resolve a problem.

3. Mention 3 structures of complaint document!

Answer:
The three structures of a complaint document typically include:
A. Introduction: Identifying information about the parties involved, a brief statement of
jurisdiction, and an overview of the issue.
B. Factual Allegations: Outlines the facts that form the basis of the claims raised, including
the chronology of events, the alleged unlawful act, and the impact of the act.
C. Prayer for Relief: The specific remedy or resolution sought by the complainant, such
as monetary damages, injunctive relief, or other forms of redress.

4. Mention 3 structures of contract document!

Answer:
Before we talk about structure of contract document, we will explain about definitions of
contract document. Definition of a contract document is an agreement between two or more
parties that establishes each party's obligations, responsibilities, and rights. The purpose of a
contract document is to ensure that all parties involved in a project are clear about their roles
and what is expected of them. So its mean contract document is a type of agreement between
two parties (bilateral) and more parties (multilateral). And then, we will explain the structure
of the contract document. Whats the structures of contract document? We will explain about
this. We have nine structure of contract document:
 A. Contract title
In the document, the title of a contract should be about the central purpose of the
document theme,example about agreement, license, or other contract. So in other
words, contract documents are the title of the document's theme.
B. Preamble
A preamble is an introduction to a bill, statue, constitution, or other legal document.
The preamble describes the purpose or objective of the text that follows. So that means
a brief explanation of the purpose and context of the contract.
C. Party identification
Clearly states the identity and role of each party involved in the contract.
D. Definitions
Definition is the thing one intends to convey or express by something. It can be related
to language, symbols, actions, concepts, or experiences. Meaning is not fixed or
objective, but rather depends on the interpretation and understanding of the message,
idea, or intention behind something.
E. Main body
Details regarding the rights, obligations and responsibilities of each party, description
of services, goods or charges to be made. Conditions and limitations governing the
execution of the Payment contract (including amount, payment time and payment
method used. Refund or dispute resolution policy).
F. Representations and warranties
Representations and warranties given by each party regarding the truth of certain facts
or their status.
G. Miscellaneous
Additional terms or statements relevant to the contract, such as rights and licenses,
insurance, changes, or modifications.
H. Signatures
The signatures should be at the end documents and with the name of both parties and
their titles.

5. What are some strategies for improving legal reading comprehension skills?
Answer:
The following are strategies for improving legal reading comprehension skills:
A. Learn and understand various legal vocabulary.
 B. Learn and understand various legal phrases.
C. Learn about the characteristics of each type of legal document.
D. Study each part of the legal document structure.
E. Make notes of the main points of each section above (legal vocabulary, legal phrases,
types of legal documents, structure of legal documents).
F. Always practice reading actively.
The six strategies mentioned above can help us to improve our legal reading comprehension
skills and can also give us new skills, namely the skills of analyzing legal documents.