PART ONE: WRITTEN ENGLISH
Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal English
Chapter 2: Grammar for Legal Writing
Chapter 3: Punctuation for Legal Writing
Chapter 4: Sentence Structure
Chapter 5: Legal Writing Standards: Dates, Numbers, Citations & Headings
Chapter 6: Terminology & Linguistic Peculiarities
Chapter 7: Elements of Good Style: Clarity, Consistency, Effectiveness;
Chapter 8: What to Avoid
Chapter 9: British & American English
Chapter 10: Contracts: Structure & Interpretation
Chapter 11: Contract Clauses: Types & Specimen Clauses
Chapter 12: Drafting Legal Documents: Language & Structure
Chapter 13: Correspondence, Memoranda & Essays
Chapter 14: Applying for a Legal Position
Chapter 15: Self-Study Exercises
PART TWO: SPOKEN ENGLISH
Chapter 16: Aspects of Spoken English
Chapter 17: Meeting, Greeting & Getting Down to Business
Chapter 18: Interviewing and Advising
Chapter 19: Dealing with Difficult People: Ten-Point Guide
Chapter 20: Court Advocacy
Chapter 21: Negotiation
Chapter 22: Chairing a Formal Meeting
Chapter 23: Making a Presentation
Chapter 24: Telephoning
Glossaries
Answer Key
About the Author