This book provides a highly practical approach to the use of English in commercial legal contexts, and covers crucial law terminology and legal concepts. This book is particularly suitable for readers whose first language is not English but need to use English on a regular basis in legal contexts.
This book provides a highly practical approach to the use of English in commercial legal contexts, and covers crucial law terminology and legal concepts. This book is particularly suitable for readers whose first language is not English but need to use English on a regular basis in legal contexts.
Rupert Haigh graduated from Cambridge University in English in 1992 and qualified as a solicitor in England in 1997. He holds an LL.M. in Public International Law from Helsinki University and an MA in European Union Law from King's College London. He was involved in training legal professionals from 2002 until 2017 and now works as a freelance lawyer-linguist. For more information see www.legalediting.com . .
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction to Legal English 2. Grammar for Legal Writing 3. Punctuation for Legal Writing 4. Sentence Structure 5. Legal Writing Standards: Dates, Numbers, Citations & Headings 6. Terminology & Linguistic Peculiarities 7. Elements of Good Style: Clarity, Consistency, Effectiveness 8. What to Avoid 9. British & American English 10. Contracts: Structure & Interpretation 11. Contract Clauses: Types & Specimen Clauses 12. Drafting Legal Documents: Language & Structure 13. Correspondence, Memoranda & Essays 14. Applying for a Legal Position 15. Self-Study Exercises 16. Aspects of Spoken English 17. Meeting, Greeting & Getting Down to Business 18. Interviewing and Advising 19. Dealing with Difficult People: Ten-Point Guide 20. Court Advocacy 21. Negotiation 22. Chairing a Formal Meeting 23. Making a Presentation 24. Telephoning
1. Introduction to Legal English 2. Grammar for Legal Writing 3. Punctuation for Legal Writing 4. Sentence Structure 5. Legal Writing Standards: Dates, Numbers, Citations & Headings 6. Terminology & Linguistic Peculiarities 7. Elements of Good Style: Clarity, Consistency, Effectiveness 8. What to Avoid 9. British & American English 10. Contracts: Structure & Interpretation 11. Contract Clauses: Types & Specimen Clauses 12. Drafting Legal Documents: Language & Structure 13. Correspondence, Memoranda & Essays 14. Applying for a Legal Position 15. Self-Study Exercises 16. Aspects of Spoken English 17. Meeting, Greeting & Getting Down to Business 18. Interviewing and Advising 19. Dealing with Difficult People: Ten-Point Guide 20. Court Advocacy 21. Negotiation 22. Chairing a Formal Meeting 23. Making a Presentation 24. Telephoning
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