2It is ideal for self-study as there are short questions at the end of 12 of the 13 units, with answers provided at the end of the textbook. Three of these units handle correspondence and regular communications (letters, faxes, emails, memoranda, case notes, briefs and instructions to legal counsel) as well as content and style, which is crucial to the expected concise drafting in legal matters. In legal correspondence, each word has a specific meaning in its interpretation. They must be used correctly and concisely in the right context in order to avoid legal ambiguity. A unit is dedicated to personnel matters, such as recruitment and appointments. The other 9 units deal with legal work based on liability for labour, property, contracts and negligence. The units conclude with a brief summary that recalls the most important aspects. 1It is an advanced, practical and concise guide and a reliable reference source for non-native speakers of English in the legal profession, English teachers or law students. It is progressive in that, unlike similar textbooks on international communication, it has a distinct professional approach for professionals covering socialization in meetings, phone calls, agreements, reports, negotiation, and company presentation. There are no language revisions, grammar notes, accompanying tapes, and tape scripts. With a focus on professional correspondence, it provides in-depth information on the fundamental skills required for effective legal drafting in order to achieve satisfactory results in key areas of day-to-day legal practice.
The content requires a sufficient command of the English language. 3A positive point is the explicit layout of this book. In blocks three to eleven, there is a clear explanation of the lawyer`s role, followed by copies of written examples and additional definitions of legal terms, including leases and contracts. The essential reference work for writing effective legal correspondence for non-native speakers. 6In summary, the book is an invaluable asset for English teachers in Europe and the UK who have no legal knowledge. We are constantly reminded that the book was designed for law students, lawyers, and English teachers as a target market. According to the author, potential users who are assessed against the standards recommended by the European Council for language matters at levels B2 to C2 should have no difficulty in familiarising themselves with the content. Haigh, Rupert. 2006. Oxford Handbook of Legal Correspondence. Oxford: OUP, 232 p., ISBN: 978-0194571937. Elsa Liebenberg, “Rupert Haigh, Oxford Handbook of Legal Correspondence”, Cahiers de l`APLIUT, Volume XXV No.
3 | 2006, 110-111. Elsa Liebenberg, “Rupert Haigh, Oxford Handbook of Legal Correspondence”, Cahiers de l`APLIUT [Online], Vol. XXV No. 3 | 2006, online 28 December 2014, accessed 25 November 2022. URL: journals.openedition.org/apliut/2420; DOI: doi.org/10.4000/apliut.2420 5This is supplemented by a glossary at the end of the book. The glossary covers the contents of the book in clear and simple English and saves the teacher, lawyer or student the trouble of consulting several dictionaries and glossaries. HomeNumbersFlight. XXV N° 3AvisRupert Haigh, Oxford Handbook of. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a data retrieval system or transmitted.
in any form or by any means, without the written permission of Oxford University Press or as expressly permitted by law. or under conditions agreed with the relevant reprography rights organization. Requests for reproduction outside the scope above should be addressed to the ELT Rights Department, Oxford University Press. at the above address You may not circulate this book in another binding or envelope, and you must impose this condition on each purchaser. All websites mentioned in this publication are in the public domain and their addresses are provided. by Oxford University Press for information purposes only. Oxford Uruve rstty Press accepts no responsibility for the content ISBN 0]9457214 5 Printed in China Co tents 1 letters, fax. and e-mails 4 1 Latvians, faxes and e-mails Read the following explanations and decide if they are and which ones. 7Teachers who are serious about following the European Linguistic Profile can find it an interesting reference point for setting up an appropriate task-based curriculum for their pupils. Although there is a constant distinction between American English and British English in terms of language, all examples are British and based on English law. It is therefore useful for law students and non-native lawyers who wish to become familiar with English terminology and intend to deal with European/British clients. 4Some special features are examples of communication by e-mail and presentation of a CV.
Since there are many different branches of law, e.g. maritime/private/contractual/criminal law, requests are addressed to law firms, the Ministry of Justice, bar associations and various other institutions that have an influence on how the CV is created.