Plain Language for Lawyers
Clear legal communication is crucial. What lawyers say and how they say it influences how people live their lives. Improve your efficiency, empower your clients, and build your credibility using Plain legal language.
2 half-days
You’ll learn how to
Define the purpose of your text
Choose the most relevant information for your reader
Meet your readers’ needs by writing from their point of view
Simplify your legal terminology but maintain your intent
Use well-established techniques to write Plain legal language
Create easy-to-navigate documents
You’ll be introduced to
International organisations committed to promoting Plain legal language
The work of leading experts in drafting Plain legal language
The latest research on Plain Language in the law
Your Instructor
Morag MacTaggart
Morag has coached and trained workplace writers from all spheres, from senior executives to staff that spend most of their day in the field. She has worked alongside large corporates, local and regional government, not for profits, and small businesses.
With over twenty-five years’ English teaching experience, Morag brings an extensive understanding of the best ways to foster active learning. Her lively approach coupled with plenty of laughter builds a constructive learning environment. From here, new skill acquisition and, most importantly, lasting change can take place.
