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Legal English, 5th Edition

Legal English, 5th Edition

Author: Rupert Haigh
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138094710
Published In: June 2018
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
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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.

Legal English provides a highly practical approach to the key aspects of the use of English in commercial legal contexts covering crucial law terminology and legal concepts. Written with the needs of both students and practitioners in mind, the book is particularly suitable for readers whose first language is not English but who need to use English in a legal context on a regular basis.

The book covers both written and oral legal communication in typical legal situations in a straightforward manner. As well as including chapters on grammar and punctuations for legal writing the book features sections on contract-drafting, language for negotiation, meetings, and telephone conversations.

This edition contains new sections on writing law essays and applying for legal positions, together with additional troubleshooting tips for legal writing and guidance on good style as well as expanded glossaries.

1: Preface

2: PART ONE: WRITTEN ENGLISH
3: Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal English
4: Chapter 2: Grammar for Legal Writing
5: Chapter 3: Punctuation for Legal Writing
6: Chapter 4: Sentence Structure
7: Chapter 5: Legal Writing Standards: Dates, Numbers, Citations & Headings
8: Chapter 6: Terminology & Linguistic Peculiarities
9: Chapter 7: Elements of Good Style: Clarity, Consistency, Effectiveness
10: Chapter 8: What to Avoid
11: Chapter 9: British & American English
12: Chapter 10: Contracts: Structure & Interpretation
13: Chapter 11: Contract Clauses: Types & Specimen Clauses
14: Chapter 12: Drafting Legal Documents: Language & Structure
15: Chapter 13: Correspondence, Memoranda & Essays
16: Chapter 14: Applying for a Legal Position
17: Chapter 15: Self-Study Exercises

18: PART TWO: SPOKEN ENGLISH
19: Chapter 16: Aspects of Spoken English
20: Chapter 17: Meeting, Greeting & Getting Down to Business
21: Chapter 18: Interviewing and Advising
22: Chapter 19: Dealing with Difficult People: Ten-Point Guide
23: Chapter 20: Court Advocacy
24: Chapter 21: Negotiation
25: Chapter 22: Chairing a Formal Meeting
26: Chapter 23: Making a Presentation
27: Chapter 24: Telephoning
28: Glossaries
29: Answer Key
30: About the Author