Subjects:

Drafting and Legal Writing

Contents:

Introduction: the development of legal English

British and American English differences and usage. Writing Legal English: Grammar Punctuation for Legal Writing

Legal Writing Style

Creating Legal Documents

Writing Legal Letters and Emails

Internal Communications

job applications. Speaking Legal English: Aspects of Spoken English

Interviewing and Advising

Negotiation

Chairing a Formal Meeting

Making a Presentation

Telephoning. Contractual Legal English: Basic Concepts of Anglo-American Contract Law

Contractual Language

Structure of a Contract

Content of a Contract

Specimen Contract Analysis.

English is the dominant language of international business relations. Consequently, a good working knowledge of English is essential for today's legal or business professional. This book, written by an experienced English lawyer, is a comprehensive and highly practical handbook which focuses on English for legal communication.

The book is divided into three sections. The first section, Writing Legal English, focuses on helping you to write clear and accurate legal documents and letters in English. The second section, Speaking Legal English, covers the key situations in which legal and business professionals use oral communication. The third section, Contractual Legal English, focuses on the language used in international business contracts. The book concludes with a series of helpful glossaries which explain the meaning of different kinds of words and phrases often found in legal and business English.