
Legal English: How To Understand and Master The Language Of Law, 2nd edition
Published by Longman (September 21, 2011) © 2012
- William McKay Inns of Court School of Law, Institute of Law, City University, London.
- Helen Elizabeth Charlton
- Grant Barsoum London Metropolitan University
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Title overview
Legal English provides a wealth of advice, examples, and practical exercises so readers have the tools to:
- strengthen written and oral communication skills
- learn proper referencing and citation for academic legal writing
- understand and use legal terminology correctly
- become familiar with language conventions in legal documents
- distinguish between the types of language appropriate to various settings
- develop vocabulary and technique for interviewing and advising, negotiation, and advocacy
The text is also supported by mylawchamber which offers additional resources for practising legal language skills including audio exercises for interviewing and negotiation.