M2-2.4 Learn prepositions

Instructions

1. The previous audio you listened to entitled The Legal Profession – A Typical Day contained many legal English prepositional phrases.
2..Learn the collocations using Quizlet.
3. Please note: If you click on “Choose a study mode” (bottom right) and select “Flashcards” from the dropdown, you will access an audio file with the correct pronunciation of each term.
4. Mark this as complete when you are finished.

Review the phrases here.

Word + PrepositionDefinitionExampleType
To graduate (from) university.To successfully finish or complete a university degree.I graduated from university in 2010.Verb
To apply (for) a job or position.To send your C.V. to an employer for consideration for a particular job.I applied for the job last week.Verb
To do something (at) one’s own pace.To do something in one’s own time, at a speed one chooses.I studied at my own pace, there were no deadlines.Verb
To specialise (in) a subject.To gain a specialist knowledge in a particular area.At university I specialised in international law. Then I became more interested in commercial law and now I specialise in international corporate law.Verb
To work (in) a place.To carry out work in a specific place.Normally I work in chambers and court.Verb
To work (on) a project or type of work.To do a specific type of work.I often work on case preparation until very late.Verb
To work (for) an organisation or company.To be employed by an organisation or company.I would like to work for the U.N.Verb
To act (for) someone.To represent a person in legal proceedings.I am acting for the claimant in the court case.Verb

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