Legal English

• Main Author: Haigh, Rupert.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge-Cavendish, 2009.
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Legal composition.; Law > Terminology.; Law > Language.; English language > Usage.; English language > Business English.; LAW > Jurisprudence.; LAW > General Practice.; LAW > Reference.; LAW > Essays.; LAW > Paralegals & Paralegalism.; LAW > Practical Guides.; Electronic books.
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English is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today's legal or business professional. Written for both students and practitioners, Legal English is a highly practical handbook, which addresses all aspects of l...

Table of Contents:

• Elements of legal writing
• Punctuation for legal writing
• Basic standards of legal writing
• Elements of good style : clarity, consistency, effectiveness
• What to avoid
• British & American English
• Contracts : performance, termination & remedies
• Contracts : structure & interpretation
• Contract clauses : types & specimen clauses
• Drafting legal documents : language & structure
• Correspondence & memoranda
• Applying for a legal position
• Aspects of spoken English
• Meeting, greeting & getting down to business
• Interviewing and advising
• Dealing with difficult people : ten-point guide
• Court advocacy
• Negotiation
• Chairing a formal meeting
• Making a presentation
• Telephoning.