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Legal English / Rupert Haigh.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Routledge-Cavendish, 2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 320 pISBN:
  • 9780415487153 (pbk.) :
  • 9780415487153 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 340.14 HAI
LOC classification:
  • K94 .H35 2009
Contents:
Introduction to legal English -- Elements of legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Basic standards of legal writing -- Elements of good style : clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British and American English -- Contracts : performance, termination and remedies -- Contracts : structure and interpretation -- Contract clauses : types and specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents : language and structure -- Correspondence and memoranda -- Applying for a legal position -- Aspects of spoken English -- Meeting, greeting and getting down to business -- Interviewing and advising -- Dealing with difficult people : 10-point guide -- Court advocacy -- Negotiation -- Chairing a formal meeting -- Making a presentation -- Telephoning.
Summary: Supported by questions & answers throughout, this learning aid covers: writing clear & accurate legal documents & letters in English; the key situations in which legal & business professionals use oral communication; & the language used in international business contracts.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 340.14 HAI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 209601

Previous ed.: 2004.

Introduction to legal English -- Elements of legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Basic standards of legal writing -- Elements of good style : clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British and American English -- Contracts : performance, termination and remedies -- Contracts : structure and interpretation -- Contract clauses : types and specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents : language and structure -- Correspondence and memoranda -- Applying for a legal position -- Aspects of spoken English -- Meeting, greeting and getting down to business -- Interviewing and advising -- Dealing with difficult people : 10-point guide -- Court advocacy -- Negotiation -- Chairing a formal meeting -- Making a presentation -- Telephoning.

Supported by questions & answers throughout, this learning aid covers: writing clear & accurate legal documents & letters in English; the key situations in which legal & business professionals use oral communication; & the language used in international business contracts.

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