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Plain Language for Lawyers

Length ½ day

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Why study this course

Plain English Foundation's 3.5-hour Plain Language for Lawyers workshop will refresh your drafting skills for clear, client-focused advices and transaction documents.

It illustrates best practice principles with examples for boosting reader comprehension, without compromising the legal meaning.

Before the workshop, you'll receive a quick questionnaire to help tailor the workshop for participants.

Plain English Foundation Public Schedule

Plain English Foundation is part of the EdventureCo Group, as is Lumify Work, and we're pleased to promote their most popular workshops. You can access their public schedule and book, by clicking on the link below.

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What you’ll learn

Write clear and concise legal texts, such as contracts, legal advices, deeds and court documents.

Plain English Foundation at Lumify Work

Plain English Foundation is Australia’s leading provider of plain language training and editing. Over the past 20 years, the Foundation has worked with government organisations, companies, and individuals to elevate their professional writing and get their message across. With expert trainers and ISO-aligned training materials, the Foundation teaches clear communication techniques that get results.
Plain English Foundation is part of the EdventureCo Group, as is Lumify Work.

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Who is the course for?

This half-day workshop is ideal for legal practitioners.

Course subjects

Core message: focus your content to trim unnecessary detail from client-focused material.
Structure: review how you present and prioritise your information in transactional documents.
Tone: adapt the tone of your writing to engage readers with legal and non-legal backgrounds.
Readability: adjust words and phrases to boost reading ease while retaining legal precision.

Prerequisites

None

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.