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E-raamat: Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers: Improving Your Legal English

  • Formaat: 376 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 31-Jan-2023
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • Keel: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781000812633
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  • Formaat: 376 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 31-Jan-2023
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • Keel: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781000812633

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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.

Support Material (including Audio Tracks, Audio Notes and Teacher Notes) can be accessed from the Support Material section at www.routledge.com/9780367690465

Arvustused

"A great book on legal English skills for lawyers, law students, and legal English trainers; full of real-life situations and practical exercises. Highly recommended."

Elisabeth Staels

, President European Legal English Teachers Association (EULETA), Legal English trainer and consultant

"Combining language for specific purposes acquisition with much sought after real-world legal skills, which elsewhere are frequently treated cursorily or as a background or secondary topic, this new publication moves away from the traditional teaching of Legal English by 'legal theme' to place skills development right at the centre of the reader-learners focus. This is a highly practical resource book by two of the most dynamic and innovative instructors-materials developers in the Legal English field today with whom I have had the pleasure and privilege to work."

David Albert BEST (PhD)

, Lecturer in English for Legal Purposes at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and former President of EULETA (2016-2021)

"Two aspects of this well-structured and clearly written book put it ahead of the pack: its use of realistic and modern legal scenarios and the detailed and practical guidance it offers. It will be an invaluable resource for lawyers and law students who wish to improve their English language skills."

Rupert Haigh

, Author of Legal English (6th edn., Routledge 2021) and the Oxford Handbook of Legal Correspondence (2006, OUP)

"Natasha Costello and Louise Kulbicki have effectively integrated deep legal knowledge and student-centered language learning pedagogy to create a work that is a rare combination in the field of legal English. Their love of law, of language teaching, and of their students shows through in all of their work and will be well appreciated by both students and teachers."

Stephen Horowitz

, Professor of Legal English at Georgetown Law, Co-Host of the USLawEssentials Law & Language Podcast

"This excellent coursebook provides ideal soft-skills training in English for lawyers working in international contexts. Rather than focussing on a more traditional four-skills approach to Legal English, it concentrates on the professional skills attorneys need to best represent their clients. It has filled a long-standing gap in the market, and will provide enjoyable and effective training for practicing lawyers. Highly recommended!"

Matt Firth

, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, co-author of Introduction to International Legal English, co-founder of EULETA

"A brilliant legal English resource book suitable for class study, full of real-life insights, useful phrases, engaging roleplays and hands-on tasks."

Mgr. Kateina Chudová

, Department head, Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division, from Masaryk University

Finalist in the 2024 British Council ELTons awards (www.britishcouncil.org/english-assessment/eltons)

Introduction xvii
Acknowledgements xxi
1 Networking
1(22)
About this chapter
1(1)
Overview
1(1)
Learning objectives
1(1)
1 Introduction
1(2)
2 Preparing for a networking event
3(3)
3 At a networking event
6(13)
Joining people
6(2)
Starting a conversation with small talk
8(4)
Talking about business
12(3)
Bringing others into a conversation
15(1)
Ending a conversation
16(1)
Practise networking
17(2)
4 Following up after an event
19(2)
Test yourself
21(1)
Notes
21(2)
2 Telephoning and conference calls
23(14)
About this chapter
23(1)
Overview
23(1)
Learning objectives
23(1)
1 Introduction
23(1)
2 Making and answering telephone calls
24(3)
Expressions for making and answering telephone calls
24(1)
Recording and leaving voicemail messages
25(1)
Practise making and answering telephone calls
26(1)
3 Preparing for a telephone call
27(3)
Telephone call scenario
27(1)
Dealing with problems on a call
28(2)
4 Participating in conference calls
30(6)
Different types of conference calls
30(1)
Video conferences
31(1)
Conference call scenario
32(2)
Conference call expressions
34(1)
Practise participating in a conference call
35(1)
Test yourself
36(1)
Notes
36(1)
3 Client meetings
37(16)
About this chapter
37(1)
Overview
37(1)
Learning objectives
37(1)
1 Introduction
37(1)
2 A first meeting with a client
38(11)
Before meeting a client for the first time
38(1)
At the meeting
39(1)
Listening skills
40(1)
Questioning techniques
41(2)
Giving advice
43(3)
After the meeting
46(1)
Practise a first meeting with a client
47(2)
3 Explaining a legal procedure
49(2)
Test yourself
51(2)
4 Legal writing
53(22)
About this chapter
53(1)
Overview
53(1)
Learning objectives
53(1)
1 Introduction
53(1)
2 Writing short emails
54(7)
Writing exercise
54(1)
Email subject line
54(1)
Starting and ending emails
54(2)
Email tone
56(3)
Email content
59(1)
Practise writing short emails
60(1)
3 Five key skills for legal writing
61(13)
Introduction to legal writing skills
62(1)
Skill 1 Plan and organise your content
62(3)
Skill 2 Help your reader navigate your document
65(1)
Headings
66(1)
Topic sentences
67(1)
List format
68(1)
Skill 3 Improve your sentences
68(1)
Write short sentences
69(1)
Use the active voice
70(1)
Keep the subject, verb and object together
71(1)
Practise improving your sentences
72(1)
Skill 4 Use plain English
72(1)
Skill 5 Review your writing
73(1)
Test yourself
74(1)
Notes
74(1)
5 Presentations
75(12)
About this chapter
75(1)
Overview
75(1)
Learning objectives
75(1)
1 Introduction
75(1)
2 Preparing a presentation
76(9)
Presentation planning
76(1)
The introduction
77(3)
The main points
80(1)
Signalling your main points
80(1)
Visual aids
80(2)
Giving feedback
82(1)
Describing a slide
83(1)
The conclusion
83(1)
Dealing with questions
84(1)
3 Delivering a presentation
85(1)
Test yourself
86(1)
Notes
86(1)
6 Social media marketing
87(22)
About this chapter
87(1)
Overview
87(1)
Learning objectives
87(1)
1 Introduction
87(1)
2 Creating your profile and building your network
88(10)
Linked In™
88(1)
Different profile sections
89(1)
Making your profile stand out
89(1)
Headline
90(1)
About section
91(1)
Experience section
92(1)
Education section
93(2)
Skills & endorsements section
95(1)
Recommendations section
95(1)
Sending a connection request
96(1)
Other social media profiles
96(1)
Developing your brand
96(2)
Discovering people and content
98(1)
3 Engaging with your connections
98(10)
Legal issues
98(1)
Posting on social media
99(1)
Commenting and sharing
99(2)
Writing posts
101(1)
Posting pictures
102(1)
Creatingyour own content
103(1)
Producing a podcast
103(2)
Writing a blog post
105(1)
Planning your social media activity
106(2)
Test yourself
108(1)
Notes
108(1)
7 Job applications and interviews
109(20)
About this chapter
109(1)
Overview
109(1)
Learning objectives
109(1)
1 Introduction
109(3)
2 The recruitment process
112(2)
The skills that recruiters are looking for
112(1)
The different stages in the recruitment process
113(1)
3 Applying for a job in the legal sector
114(9)
Writing a covering letter
115(4)
Writing a CV
119(4)
4 Preparing for a job interview with a law firm
123(4)
Video interviews
124(1)
Face-to-face interviews
125(1)
Interview questions
125(2)
Test yourself
127(2)
8 Contract drafting and review
129(22)
About this chapter
129(1)
Overview
129(1)
Learning objectives
129(1)
1 Introduction
129(3)
Common types of commercial contracts
130(2)
2 Contract structure
132(2)
3 Contract language
134(7)
Legalese
134(2)
Modal verbs
136(2)
Expressions of time
138(2)
Sentence structure
140(1)
4 Contract review
141(2)
Absolute and qualified obligations
142(1)
Explaining contract clauses to a client
142(1)
5 The future of contracts
143(3)
Legal tech
143(1)
Legal design
144(2)
Test yourself
146(1)
Example contract
146(4)
Notes
150(1)
9 Contract negotiations
151(26)
About this chapter
151(1)
Overview
151(1)
Learning objectives
151(1)
1 Introduction
151(2)
2 Preparing for contract negotiations
153(6)
Understand the context
153(2)
Research the other side
155(1)
Understand what your client wants, needs, and why
156(1)
Prioritise which terms to negotiate
157(2)
3 During a negotiation
159(11)
Structure of negotiations
159(1)
Opening and making proposals
159(2)
Clarifying, explaining, and summarising
161(1)
Making counterproposals and accepting
162(1)
Rejecting proposals
163(1)
Dealing with deadlock
164(2)
Reaching a compromise
166(2)
Finding a win-win solution
168(1)
Closing negotiations
169(1)
4 A negotiation role-play
170(6)
Test yourself
176(1)
Notes
176(1)
10 Alternative dispute resolution
177(30)
About this chapter
177(1)
Overview
177(1)
Learning objectives
177(1)
1 Introduction
177(3)
2 Arbitration
180(9)
An arbitration agreement
180(8)
Multi-tiered dispute resolution
188(1)
Technology and Al in arbitration
189(1)
3 Mediation
189(16)
Lawyer skills
189(1)
Types of mediation
189(1)
Advising on mediation
190(3)
The mediation process
193(1)
Mediator skills
194(1)
Effective listening
194(4)
Reframing
198(2)
Reality testing
200(2)
Mediation role-play
202(3)
Test yourself
205(1)
Notes
205(2)
11 Advocacy
207(30)
About this chapter
207(1)
Overview
207(1)
Learning objectives
207(1)
1 Introduction
207(2)
2 Written advocacy
209(13)
Court documents
209(9)
Persuasive writing
218(1)
Persuading with character
219(1)
Persuading with emotion
219(2)
Persuading with logic
221(1)
3 Oral Advocacy
222(14)
Preparing for court
222(1)
People at a trial
222(1)
Structure of a trial
223(2)
Presenting in court
225(1)
Following rules of etiquette
225(1)
Using your poise
225(1)
Using your voice
226(1)
Introducing and addressing people in court
227(2)
Questioning witnesses
229(1)
Examination-in-chief
230(1)
Cross-examination
231(2)
Cross-examination role-play
233(3)
Test yourself
236(1)
Notes
236(1)
Appendices 237(2)
Transcripts 239(44)
Answer key 283(58)
Glossary 341
Natasha Costello is English, a solicitor (non-practising) and former senior lecturer in law at Manchester Metropolitan University. She currently works as an independent teacher in Paris, France and teaches legal English to practising French lawyers and to law students at various universities in the Paris area.

Louise Kulbicki is a legal English teacher and founder of Study Legal English which provides online legal English resources to language learners in over 140 countries. Louise gained practical experience in the field of international environmental law before turning to legal English teaching.