Legal English

Description

English 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:.:.; writing clear an.;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 English. 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 English.