03085nam 2200625Ia 450 991051140500332120230721005039.01-282-06490-897866120649060-203-87796-9(CKB)1000000000719286(EBL)425513(OCoLC)476267187(SSID)ssj0000191007(PQKBManifestationID)11177792(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000191007(PQKBWorkID)10184223(PQKB)10454357(MiAaPQ)EBC425513(EXLCZ)99100000000071928620080822d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLegal English /Rupert Haigh2nd ed.Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ;New York Routledge-Cavendishc20091 online resource (343 p.)Includes index.0-415-48715-3 Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to legal English; 2 Elements of legal writing; 3 Punctuation for legal writing; 4 Basic standards of legal writing; 5 Elements of good style: clarity, consistency, effectiveness; 6 What to avoid; 7 British and American English; 8 Contracts: performance, termination and remedies; 9 Contracts: structure and interpretation; 10 Contract clauses: types and specimen clauses; 11 Drafting legal documents: language and structure; 12 Correspondence and memoranda; 13 Applying for a legal position; 14 Aspects of spoken English15 Meeting, greeting and getting down to business16 Interviewing and advising; 17 Dealing with difficult people: 10-point guide; 18 Court advocacy; 19 Negotiation; 20 Chairing a formal meeting; 21 Making a presentation; 22 Telephoning; Exercise answer key; Glossaries; About the author; IndexEnglish is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today's legal or business professional. Written for both students and practitioners, Legal English is a highly practical handbook, which addresses all aspects of legal employment, from the very basic use of language, to Chairing formal meetings.Supported for the first time by questions and answers throughout, this is the ideal learning aid for those seeking to perfect their legal English. Divided into three sections, it covers:English languageBusiness EnglishEnglish languageUsageLawTerminologyLawLanguageLegal compositionEnglish languageBusiness English.English languageUsage.LawLawLanguage.Legal composition.340.14340/.14Haigh Rupert522690MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910511405003321Legal english825797UNINA