Glossary

A job interview is a meeting between an applicant (you) and one or more representatives of the prospective organisation or company the applicant is applying to for a job. The purpose of the interview is to assess the applicant by asking questions to see if they are a suitable candidate for the job.

A job reference is when an individual you know has agreed to confirm details about you, vouch for you and will put forward their thoughts about a specific aspect of you. A job reference is required by most prospective employers

This word refers to a party becoming involved in a court case.

A judge is the individual who will make the decision in a court case.

A judgement is the final outcome of a court case.

This refers to the case where the same judge/magistrate should preside over case from start to finish.

This refers to the fact a judge can make a decision/court order that they think is appropriate - at their discretion.

This is the Latin term for 'he swears'. Jurat is the statement on an affidavit which states when, where and before whom it was sworn.

The term used to refer to whether a court has the power to make legal decision about a case. There are rules that govern whether a court can hear a particular case. Jurisdiction refers to the courts geographical area of influence.

This words refers to the philosophy and theory of law.

Another word for a magistrate.