Legal English - Haigh, Rupert (Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018)
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.
Includes index.
Keywords: Legal composition; Law -- Terminology; Law -- Language; English language -- Usage; English language -- Business English