Plain English for Lawyers FROM THE PUBLISHER
In its fourth edition, Wydickﾽs book stands the test of time, continuing to be used extensively throughout the country. It teaches those in the legal profession how to learn and practice basic techniques of good writing through examples from briefs, statutes, and other legal writings. It also provides practical exercises so that readers may try out their new-found insights. The fourth edition includes a subsection on syntactic ambiguity and a subsection with ideas for drafting statutes, rules, and other formal documents, as well as updated end notes and some new exercises.
Plain English for Lawyers has proven itself to be one of the most essential tools for law students and practicing lawyers alike, and Wydickﾽs humorous demonstrations of legalese endear this book to both students and faculty. A teacherﾽs manual is available.
FROM THE CRITICS
The New York Times
"...probably the most popular legal text today...."
The Scribes Journal of Legal Writing
Now in its fourth edition, this book is a favorite among law students, legal-writing instructors, and practicing lawyers. And for good reason. This well-written treasure sparkles with excellent legal-writing advice. . . . Plain English for Lawyers is a classic that deserves a place on every lawyerﾽs shelf. It is everything that a writing book should be ﾽ clear, concise, spirited, practical, accessible, and sound.
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