Legal Writing in Plain English, Third Edition

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Admirably clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful, legal writing often lacks these qualities, gaining a reputation for obscurity and unnecessary legalese. Since 2001, Bryan A. Garner's guide has aided lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and legal scholars in enhancing their writing. As the leading resource for clear writing in the legal field, it encourages writers to challenge conventions and offers insights into organizing ideas, refining prose, and improving editing skills. Accessible and witty, the guide draws on real-life writing samples from Garner's extensive teaching experience. It provides practical advice for various legal materials, including analytical and persuasive writing, and legal drafting, supported by exercises at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. The third edition retains the previous structure while incorporating updates and new content. New sections focus on creating vivid writing and using graphics to strengthen arguments. The coverage of key topics, such as achieving parallelism, avoiding legalese, and crafting effective openers and summaries, has been expanded. Updated sample legal documents and exercises, along with newly added checklists summarizing each section, make this edition the most useful yet for legal professionals and students aiming to enhance their prose.