| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
ix, 302 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Grammar for legal writing -- Punctuation for legal writing -- Sentence structure -- Legal writing standards : dates, numbers, citations and headings -- Terminology and linguistic pecularities -- Elements of good style : clarity, consistency, effectiveness -- What to avoid -- British and American English -- Contracts : structure and interpretation -- Contract clauses : types and specimen clauses -- Drafting legal documents : language and structure -- Correspondence and memoranda -- Aspects of spoken English -- Meeting, greeting and getting down to business -- Interviewing and advising -- Dealing with difficult people : ten-point guide -- Court advocacy -- Negotiation -- Chairing a formal meeting -- Making a presentation -- Telephoning. |
| Subject |
Legal composition.
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Law -- Terminology.
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Law -- Language.
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English language -- Usage.
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English language -- Business English.
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| ISBN |
9780415506694 (hbk) |
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9780415694353 (pbk) |
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9780203126776 (ebk) |
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