Legal English /
Haigh, Rupert,
Legal English / Rupert Haigh. - Fourth edition. - x, 349 pages ; 24 cm
Includes index.
Grammar for legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Sentence structure -- Legal writing standards : dates, numbers, citations, and headings -- Terminology and linguistic peculiarities -- Elements of good style : clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British and American English -- Contracts : structure and interpretation -- Contract clauses : types and specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents : language and structure -- Correspondence and memoranda -- Self-study exercises -- Aspects of spoken English -- Meeting, greeting, and 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.
9780415712866 (hbk) 9780415712859 (pbk)
2014031177
Legal composition.
Law--Terminology.
Law--Language.
English language--Usage.
English language--Business English.
K94 / .H35 2015
808.06/634
Legal English / Rupert Haigh. - Fourth edition. - x, 349 pages ; 24 cm
Includes index.
Grammar for legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Sentence structure -- Legal writing standards : dates, numbers, citations, and headings -- Terminology and linguistic peculiarities -- Elements of good style : clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British and American English -- Contracts : structure and interpretation -- Contract clauses : types and specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents : language and structure -- Correspondence and memoranda -- Self-study exercises -- Aspects of spoken English -- Meeting, greeting, and 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.
9780415712866 (hbk) 9780415712859 (pbk)
2014031177
Legal composition.
Law--Terminology.
Law--Language.
English language--Usage.
English language--Business English.
K94 / .H35 2015
808.06/634