Clear English drafting

Clear English drafting

Our clients pay for legal advice.  So aren't they entitled to understand it?

 Our clients no longer pay for legal advice by the word, or accept incomprehensible text on trust.  
We need to master the techniques of clear, accurate writing, to avoid ambiguity and confusion.  

Course summary

Using a combination of tips and theory with practical exercises, assessment and feedback to encourage participants to explore different approaches, we will work through the skills and techniques required for producing clear, professional and complete legal documents.  Matters to be covered include:
  • The rules of clear English drafting
  • The canons of construction
  • Structuring clear, concise, accurate letters and documents
  • The importance of paragraphs, headings, structure and “white space”
  • Spotting and eliminating errors in drafts

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