Legal English is designed to support those who wish to develop and improve their skills in using the English language in a legal context, whether as a native English speaker or as a person who uses English as a second or foreign language. It allows the reader to confidently write and discuss legal topics, as well as do legal work – such as advocacy, interviews and advice, negotiations, legal writing and writing. The book provides the necessary tools to develop language skills in a professional context through familiarity with realistic legal scenarios and documents created by a qualified lawyer. The exercises are suitable for both self-study and group work. Legal English: • includes exercises that gradually improve communication skills in oral and written English • develops legal vocabulary alongside grammatical construction and pronunciation • presents realistic legal scenarios to improve professional language skills • improves the study process by incorporating learning objectives, terminology glossary, sample letters, Legal documents and contracts Legal English is ideal for those studying law in an English-language jurisdiction. It is also an invaluable reference for those who work in the legal or business sector and whose work puts them in touch with legal practice. William R. McKay is a qualified lawyer and lecturer at the Inns of Court School of Law, Institute of Law, City University, London. He currently teaches civil litigation, civil law representation, drafting and drafting of opinions as well as labor law in the course of the legal profession. He is also a part-time lecturer in legal reasoning and labour law at Birkbeck College, University of London. Helen E. Charlton (MA, TEFL) has taught English as a foreign language for several leading language schools. She teaches business English to clients of large corporations and has worked in Japan.
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