The author presents this volume Legal Language and Legal Writing, based on the syllabus of the Bar Council of India and various university syllabi. The syllabus of this subject is vast and wide; however, the author has tried to provide basic and preliminary legal terms and other material to attain skills in legal language and legal writing by consulting numerous books listed in the bibliography. It is hoped that the present edition will meet to a great extent the needs of those for whom it is intended.
Key Topics Covered:
- Legal Language: Terminology, foreign/Latin maxims, legal texts comprehension and translation skills.
- Civil Procedure: Suits, pleadings, jurisdiction, evidence, appeals and more.
- Criminal Law: Offences, FIRs, trial procedures, sentencing, remand, bail, etc.
- Legal Writing/Drafting: Pleadings, affidavits, conveyancing (deeds, agreements, notices), power of attorney, legal notices.
- Research Skills: Identifying legal problems, finding relevant law and precedents, using digests and case reports.
It’s a comprehensive resource tailored to developing legal language fluency and legal drafting expertise, perfectly aligned with BCI and LLB/BA LLB curriculum.