Legal English /
Rupert Haigh.
- 2nd ed.
- London : Routledge-Cavendish, 2009.
- 320 p.
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.
Legal composition. Law--Terminology Law--Language English language--Usage English language--Business English Law. Legal systems: general Law & society, sociology of law Legal profession: general Reference works Jurisprudence & general issues