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The National Jurist Featured Plain English For Lawyers In Its August 2021 List Of 'Three Books To Read During Law School,' Saying, 'This One Speaks For Itself. The Book Is A Quick Punch Of Information: It Provides Helpful Tips To Improve Your Legal Writing While Familiarizing You With Many Of The Terms Of Art You Are Likely To See Down The Road As A Legal Professional.'Plain English For Lawyers Has Been A Favorite Of Law Students, Legal Writing Teachers, Lawyers, And Judges For Almost 40 Years. The Sixth Edition, Now Coauthored By Amy Sloan, Updates This Classic Text, Including New Chapter Exercises, While Preserving All The Approaches That Make It Such A Standard In The Field. It Remains (In Size Only!) A Little Book, Small Enough And Palatable Enough Not To Intimidate Overloaded Law Students.In January 2005, The Legal Writing Institute Gave Wydick Its Golden Pen Award For Having Written Plain English For Lawyers. The Legal Writing Institute Is A Nonprofit Organization That Provides A Forum For Discussion And Scholarship About Legal Writing, Analysis, And Research. The Institute Has Over 1,300 Members Representing All Of The Abaaccredited Law Schools In The United States. Its Membership Also Includes Law Teachers From Other Nations, English Teachers, And Practicing Lawyers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Plain English for Lawyers' about? A: Plain English for Lawyers is a guide aimed at improving legal writing skills while familiarizing readers with essential legal terminology. It has been a valuable resource for law students, legal writing teachers, and professionals for almost 40 years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard Wydick and co-authored by Amy Sloan in its sixth edition.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Plain English for Lawyers'? A: 'Plain English for Lawyers' contains 178 pages, making it a concise resource for legal writing.
- Q: What edition is currently available for this book? A: The sixth edition of 'Plain English for Lawyers' was published on February 1, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in law? A: 'Plain English for Lawyers' is ideal for beginners, as it provides straightforward tips and exercises designed to enhance legal writing skills without overwhelming new law students.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Plain English for Lawyers' is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: What recognition has this book received? A: In January 2005, the Legal Writing Institute awarded Richard Wydick the Golden Pen Award for his work on 'Plain English for Lawyers'.
- Q: Can this book help with legal writing beyond law school? A: 'Plain English for Lawyers' is beneficial not only for law students but also for practicing lawyers and judges, providing timeless advice on legal writing.
- Q: Are there exercises included in the sixth edition? A: Yes, the sixth edition of 'Plain English for Lawyers' includes new chapter exercises to help readers practice their legal writing skills.
- Q: Is the book considered a standard in legal writing education? A: Yes, 'Plain English for Lawyers' is widely regarded as a standard text in the field of legal writing, valued for its practical advice and clarity.