Legal English Coursebook

Improve your legal English skills with Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers, Natasha Costello and Louise Kulbicki.

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Develop legal English and practical skills

This book is perfect for learners of legal English, especially:

  • Practicing lawyers who want to refine their communication techniques.
  • Anyone aspiring to enter the legal profession and looking for a competitive edge.
  • Non-native English-speaking legal professionals seeking confidence in international contexts.
  • Law students looking to strengthen their legal English skills.

Available to purchase here:

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Routledge

Enhance your learning with audio tracks

To enhance your learning experience, Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers includes a series of professionally recorded audio tracks.

The audio tracks can be downloaded here (scroll to ‘Support Material’) allowing you to practise anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re commuting, taking a break, or studying, these tracks will help you integrate legal English into your daily routine.

Improve pronunciation

Hear and practise the correct pronunciation of complex legal terms and phrases to master pronunciation.

Enhance Listening

Develop the ability to understand spoken legal English in various accents and contexts.

Real-Life Scenarios

Listen to dialogues, negotiations, and court proceedings to gain insights into authentic legal communication.

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Table of contents

  • Chapter 1. Networking
  • Chapter 2. Telephoning and Conference Calls
  • Chapter 3. Client Meetings
  • Chapter 4. Legal Writing
  • Chapter 5. Presentations
  • Chapter 6. Social Media Marketing
  • Chapter 7. Job applications and Interviews
  • Chapter 8 Contract Drafting and Review
  • Chapter 9. Contract Negotiations
  • Chapter 10. Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Chapter 11. Advocacy

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Trusted by legal professionals

  • 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
    (Former) President European Legal English Teachers’ Association (EULETA), Legal English trainer and consultant
  • This excellent coursebook provides ideal soft-skills training in English for lawyers working in international contexts.
    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. Kateřina Chudová
    Department head, Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division, from Masaryk University

Finalist in the ETLONS Awards 2024