Legal English /
Haigh, Rupert,
Legal English / Rupert Haigh. - Fifth edition. - xii, 371 pages ; 25 cm
Includes index.
Introduction to legal English -- Grammar for legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Sentence structure -- Legal writing standards: dates, numbers, citations & headings -- Terminology & linguistic peculiarities -- Elements of good style: clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British & american english -- Contracts: structure & interpretation -- Contract clauses: types & specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents: language & structure -- Correspondence, memoranda & essays -- Applying for a legal position -- Self-study exercises -- 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.
Legal composition.
Law--Terminology.
Law--Language.
English language--Usage.
English language--Business English.
K94 / .H35 2018
808.06/634
Legal English / Rupert Haigh. - Fifth edition. - xii, 371 pages ; 25 cm
Includes index.
Introduction to legal English -- Grammar for legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Sentence structure -- Legal writing standards: dates, numbers, citations & headings -- Terminology & linguistic peculiarities -- Elements of good style: clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British & american english -- Contracts: structure & interpretation -- Contract clauses: types & specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents: language & structure -- Correspondence, memoranda & essays -- Applying for a legal position -- Self-study exercises -- 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.
Legal composition.
Law--Terminology.
Law--Language.
English language--Usage.
English language--Business English.
K94 / .H35 2018
808.06/634