Legal English: How To Understand and Master The Language Of Law, 2nd edition

Published by Longman (21 September 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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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. 

This edition includes a Companion Website.

Table of contents

Acknowledgements

Preface to the second edition

 

Chapter 1: Academic writing

Chapter 2: Reading law at university

Chapter 3: Writing letters, e-mails and internal documents

Chapter 4: Drafting legal documents for business

Chapter 5: Drafting for court

Chapter 6: Oral presentation skills

Chapter 7: Interviewing and advising

Chapter 8: Negotiation

Chapter 9: Advocacy

 

Appendix: Legal study and research guide

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