1. False. A course in family law is not usually included among the core subjects at law schools in the UK. Family law is usually taken as an elective course. 2. True. Some law degree programmes offer courses in important skills that lawyers need, such as legal writing or legal English. 3. False. Law clinics give law students the opportunity to learn about real legal cases and work directly with clients, not specifically about the legal problems of the medical profession. 4. True. Commercial law firms do expect recruits to be completely fluent in English as it is the primary language of business and law in many countries. 5. False. Commercial law and company law are more suitable for those who wish to work in corporate law firms or in-house legal departments of companies, rather than as a sole practitioner. 6. False. When law firms hire new recruits, they typically look at factors such as education, experience, skills, and language ability. Marital status and place of residence are usually not considered in hiring decisions.