Legal English : how to understand and master the language of law / / William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton, and Grant Barsoum

• Autore: McKay William R (William Robert), <1959->
• Pubblicazione: Harlow, England ; ; New York, New York : , : Pearson Longman, , [2011]; ©2011
• Edizione: Second edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (257 pages)
• Disciplina: 340.14
• Soggetto topico: English language; Law - Great Britain
• Persona (resp. second.): CharltonHelen E.; BarsoumGrant
• Note generali: Revised edition of: Legal English / William R. McKay, Helen E. Charlton. 2005.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Part 1 Written Communication Skills -- Academic Writing -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Academic Writing Style -- Sentence Structure -- Spelling -- Paragraph Writing -- Writing For Exams and Coursework -- Acknowledging The Source In Academic Writing -- Summary -- Reading Law At University -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Reading Techniques -- Note Making -- Legal Sources -- Summary -- Writing Letters, E-Mails and Internal Documents -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Letter Writing In Practice -- Structure and Style -- Writing Internal Documents -- Summary -- Drafting Legal Documents For Business -- Learning Objectives -- Drafting Company Documents -- Company Meetings and Resolutions -- Notice Of General Meeting -- Drafting Legal Agreements -- Summary -- Drafting For Court -- Drafting Documents For Court -- Idiomatic Use Of Legal English -- Recording Terms Of Settlement -- Summary -- Part 2 Oral Communication Skills -- Oral Presentation Skills -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Oral Presentation At University -- Mock Trials and Mooting -- Summary -- Interviewing and Advising -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Introductory Stage: 'Ice-Breaking' -- Fact-Gathering Stage -- Advice Stage -- Closing Stage -- Summary -- Negotiation -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Why Negotiate? -- The Negotiation Process -- Concluding Stage -- Without Prejudice Negotiation -- Negotiating Styles and Strategies -- Recording The Agreement -- Summary -- Advocacy -- Learning Objectives -- Introduction -- Commencement -- Trial Advocacy -- Application Advocacy: Making An Application To Court -- A Civil Case: Choosing The Correct Part Of Speech -- Language Practice For A Criminal Case -- Addressing The Court: Speaking Techniques -- Note Taking In Court -- Advocacy Practice. ; Alternative Dispute Resolution (Adr) -- Summary -- Appendix: Legal Study and Research Guide -- Glossary -- Suggested Answers To Exercises -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Legal English: How to Understand and Master the Language of Law offers a contemporary guide for students and practitioners alike who want to improve their language skills and build confidence in communicating effectively from the classroom to the courtroom.The second edition has been completely revised and updated to cover all aspects of language as used in a legal context where effective communication is crucial to both academic and professional success.&nbsp.
• Titolo autorizzato: Legal English
• ISBN: 1-283-27572-4; 9786613275721; 1-4082-2611-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910154805303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II