Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers

Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers
Author: Natasha Costello
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780367690465

A high level of English remains essential for any lawyer wishing to work internationally, but transferring language skills from the classroom to the workplace can be challenging. This book shows non-native, English speaking lawyers how to apply their English language skills to everyday legal situations and contexts, providing essential guidance to ensure they can work confidently in different settings and mediums. Including activities based on real-life scenarios, the book will allow lawyers and law students to practise their English in key areas of working life, from networking and client meetings, to telephone and conference calls, contract drafting and contract negotiations, presentations and using social media. Written by two highly experienced legal English language tutors, both former legal professionals, it also features online support material that includes listening exercises to complement those based on writing and reading comprehension. Designed to hone skills required in working life, Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers is practical, accessible and fun. Including guidance on job applications and interview practice, this book is an invaluable resource not only for current legal professionals but also for those students considering their first career step.

Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers

Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers
Author: Natasha Costello
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000812634

- A resource suitable for both existing legal professionals and students interested in gaining an advantage ahead of practising. - Language level benchmarked against CFER (Common European Framework of Reference) means the book can be used by tutors throughout Europe. - Addresses soft language skills not met in competing titles - Features a companion website with listening exercises and, if the book is used in the classroom, teaching notes. - Authors are experienced teachers and also former legal professionals.

Legal English Language Skills for Lawyers

Legal English Language Skills for Lawyers
Author: Michael Davies
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9781520485775

Legal English Language Skills for Lawyers is an update to the popular book Legal English Skills for Lawyers and provides a practical guide in working in Legal English. Readers will be able to learn how to write letters, negotiate, conduct interviews and develop a deeper understanding of how Legal English works in contrast with General English and Business English.

Legal English

Legal English
Author: Rupert Haigh
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-06-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1351371436

English is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today’s legal or business professional. Legal English provides a highly practical approach to the use of English in commercial legal contexts, and covers crucial law terminology and legal concepts. Written with the needs of both students and practitioners in mind, this book is particularly suitable for readers whose first language is not English but need to use English on a regular basis in legal contexts. The book covers both written and oral legal communication in typical legal situations in a straightforward manner. As well as including chapters on grammar and punctuation for legal writing, the book features sections on contract-drafting, language for negotiation, meetings and telephone conversations. This edition contains additional troubleshooting tips for legal writing, guidance on good style, and new sections on writing law essays and applying for legal positions.

Legal English

Legal English
Author: William Robert McKay
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781408226100

'Legal English' will enable students to confidently write on and discuss legal topics as well as conduct legal work - such as drafting legal documentation, negotiating, litigating, advising, presenting, writing and acting as an advocate.

Practical Legal Skills

Practical Legal Skills
Author: Ross Hyams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN:

This is a clear and concise guide to key practical legal skills: interviewing, advising, negotiating, letter writing and advocacy. This revised and updated edition of Practical Legal Skills provides more detailed coverage of advocacy and negotiation skills and has a strong commercial emphasis with the addition of a number of commercially focused exercises and examples. The expanded content maintains all the features of the original edition and meets the practice needs of lawyers in large commercial firms. The broad ethical issues arising from commercial practice are described and discussed.