Communications for Legal Professionals, 2nd Edition

Author(s):

Ashlyn O'Mara, John Roberts, Helen Wilkie

ISBN:

978-1-77255-505-9

Publisher:

Emond Publishing

Page Count:

292

Status:

Available

Publication Date:

November 2019

Subjects:

Communications; Law Clerk; Legal Practice Skills and Management; Paralegal

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Communications for Legal Professionals, Second Edition provides legal students with effective communication tools specific to their future careers. This text comprehensively addresses various elements of communication such as writing style and formatting, delivering presentations, and diplomatically dealing with different sorts of clients. Students will also learn more modern avenues of communication, beyond the traditional letters and memoranda, including composing professional emails and utilizing social media. Through an assortment of examples and exercises, students will develop the writing, listening, and speaking skills essential for the legal field.

New chapter on email and social media communication
Addresses professional writing style and letter format
Discusses effective oral communication and presentation delivery
Proofreading exercises pertaining to workplace documents

Chapter 1: The Importance of Communication in the Legal Field
Chapter 2: Spelling
Chapter 3: Grammar Skills
Chapter 4: Writing Style
Chapter 5: Summary and Paraphrase
Chapter 6: Writing Letters
Chapter 7: Writing Memoranda and Reports
Chapter 8: Email and Social Media Communication
Chapter 9: Legal Documents
Chapter 10: Effective Listening
Chapter 11: Speaking Effectively

Appendix A: Commonly Misspelled Words
Appendix B: Spelling Exercises
Appendix C: Proofreading Techniques and Exercises
Appendix D: Readings

Chapter 1: The Importance of Communication in the Legal Field

Prices and Formats

Communications for Legal Professionals, 2nd Edition

Format: Print
Cover: Softcover
Colour: Four Colour
Status: Available
ISBN/ISSN:978-1-77255-505-9P

Price:

$97.00

Communications for Legal Professionals, 2nd Edition - Adobe Digital Edition ebook (Lifetime Access)

Format: Digital
Cover: Online
Colour: Four Colour
Status: Available
ISBN/ISSN:978-1-77255-507-3P

Price:

$71.00

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