TY  - BOOK
AU  - Haigh,Rupert
TI  - Legal English
SN  - 9780415487153 (pbk.) :
AV  - K94 .H35 2009
U1  - 340.14 HAI 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge-Cavendish
KW  - Legal composition
KW  - Law
KW  - Terminology
KW  - Language
KW  - English language
KW  - Usage
KW  - Business English
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Legal systems: general
KW  - thema
KW  - Law & society, sociology of law
KW  - Legal profession: general
KW  - Reference works
KW  - Jurisprudence & general issues
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -