Rupert Haigh

International Legal English (eBook, PDF)

A Practical Introduction for Students and Professionals

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 402
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000299090
• Artikelnr.: 60656491

Autorenporträt

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 .

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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