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Author:   Rupert Haigh (Forum Legal, Finland)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   6th edition
Weight:   0.900kg
ISBN:  

9780367642334

ISBN 10:   0367642336
Pages:   390
Publication Date:   23 December 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Legal English; 2. Grammar for Legal Writing; 3. Punctuation for Legal Writing; 4. Sentence Structure; 5. Legal Writing Standards: Dates, Numbers, Citations & Headings; 6. Terminology & Linguistic Peculiarities; 7. Elements of Good Style: Clarity, Consistency, Effectiveness; 8. What to Avoid; 9. British & American English; 10. Contracts: Structure & Interpretation; 11. Contract Clauses: Types & Specimen Clauses; 12. Drafting Legal Documents: Language & Structure; 13. Correspondence, Memoranda & Essays; 14. Applying for a Legal Position; 15. Self-Study Exercises; 16. Aspects of Spoken English; 17. Meeting, Greeting & Getting Down to Business; 18. Interviewing and Advising; 19. Dealing with Difficult People: Ten-Point Guide; 20. Court Advocacy; 21. Negotiation; 22. Chairing a Formal Meeting; 23. Making a Presentation; 24. Telephoning

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Rupert Haigh graduated from Cambridge University in English in 1992 and qualified as a solicitor in England in 1997. He holds an LL.M. in Public International Law from Helsinki University and an MA in European Union Law from King’s College London. He was involved in training legal professionals from 2002 until 2017 and now works as a freelance lawyer-linguist. For more information see www.legalediting.com . .

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