Legal English: How to Understand and Master the Language of Law offers a contemporary guide for students and practitioners alike who want to improve their language skills and build confidence in communicating effectively from the classroom to the courtroom.
The secondedition has been completely revised and updated to coverall aspects of language as used in a legal context where effective communication is crucial to bothacademic and professional success.
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William R. McKay is a qualified solicitor and Senior Lecturer on the Legal Practice Course at London Metropolitan University. He teaches Business Law and Practice, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, and Mediation. He has also taughtcivil litigation, civil advocacy, opinion writing, drafting, and employment law on the Bar Vocational Course.
Helen E. Charlton (LL B and MA TEFL) has taught English as a foreign language for several leading language schools. She teaches Business English to clients from major corporations and has worked in Japan.
Grant Barsoumis a Senior Lecturer in Academic English and Academic Skills at London Metropolitan University. In addition to his extensive experience in teaching English in the UK, Egypt and France,he has worked for overten years as a translator and interpreter for the legal profession. For the lastten years he has been teaching at universities with particular interest in English and Academic Skillsfor law students.