Legal English

By:

Haigh, Rupert

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Oxon Routledge 2018Edition: 5th edDescription: xii, 371pISBN:

9781138094710

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

81'276.6:34 HAI

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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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	School of Legal studies	81'276.6:34 HAI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		SLS032578

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