University of Kabianga

Legal English / Rupert Haigh.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xii, 371 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Legal EnglishDDC classification:
  • 808.06/634 23
LOC classification:
  • K94 .H35 2018
Contents:
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.
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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.

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