Rupert Haigh graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in English in 1992 and graduated as a lawyer in England in 1997. He holds a Master`s degree in International Law from the University of Helsinki and a Master`s degree in European Union Law from King`s College London. From 2002 to 2017, he participated in the training of lawyers and now works as a freelance lawyer and linguist. For more information, see www.legalediting.com. This book provides a very practical approach to the use of English in business law contexts and covers important legal terminology and concepts. This book has been written with the needs of students and practitioners in mind and is particularly suitable for readers whose first language is not English but who need to use English regularly in legal contexts. The book deals with written and oral legal communication in typical legal situations in a simple way. In addition to the chapters on grammar and punctuation used in legal writing, the book includes sections on drafting contracts and the language used in negotiations, meetings, and telephone conversations. It has an accompanying website that contains exercises that cover most of the topics covered in the book`s chapters. All books are shipped immediately in new condition, we gladly accept returns up to 30 days after purchase.

Orders are usually shipped within 1-2 business days. Domestic shipments are sent by Royal Mail and International by Priority Airmail. We gladly accept returns up to 30 days after purchase. Please contact the seller directly if you wish to return an order. Company Name: The Book Depository Ltd Form of Legal Entity: A Limited Company Business Address: The Book Depository, 1 Principal P. The fifth edition builds on the success of its predecessors in addressing issues raised by reviewers and students. Specifically, it includes new sections on writing legal essays and applying for legal positions, as well as additional troubleshooting tips and style guides, as well as expanded glossaries. In Praise of Legal English: The price charged depends on the complexity and urgency of the task and ranges from €0.25 to €0.045 per word. All text corrections are made using the markup feature of Microsoft Word. Please send me your document to rupert@legalediting.com for a quote. Strict confidentiality is guaranteed.

Phone: +358 44 088 1177E-Mail: rupert@legalediting.com Legal English provides a comprehensive overview of Legal English as it is used in modern international legal practice. It is primarily aimed at lawyers, law students, and others whose first language may not be English, but who regularly deal with legal documents written in English. It represents a concise and practical reference resource that will help you both to understand English legal language as it appears in contemporary written and oral contexts and to use clear and precise English in everyday legal and business situations. „This manual does a great job of mixing language learning materials with important legal terms and concepts. It provides students with a „no frills, no jargon“ guide on how to navigate the complexities of legal English. – Stephen Clear, Bangor University (on the 4th edition) English is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good knowledge of the language is essential for today`s lawyer or businessman. The Oxford Handbook of Legal Correspondence was published by Oxford University Press and is a reference work for writing effective legal correspondence for non-native speakers. In the video section, you will find a series of instructional videos based on the book and recorded by the author to illustrate different concepts and scenarios. There are follow-up exercises to test understanding. The service I offer includes the following: AbeBooks may have this title (opens in new window). AbeBooks Seller since September 10, 2013 Seller Review Title: International Legal English: A Practical.

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