Legal English /

Haigh, Rupert.

Legal English / Rupert Haigh. - 2nd ed. - Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge-Cavendish, c2009. - xii, 330 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

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.

0415487153 (pbk.) 9780415487153 (pbk.)

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Legal composition.
Law--Terminology.
Law--Language.
English language--Usage.
English language--Business English.

K94 / .H35 2009

340/.14