Introduction to Legal English: Writing
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to confidently draft legal documents in English. The course will focus specifically on the “IRAC” writing method.
How to use this course
What to expect from our courses?
Guide Text
Other recommended readings
Before we begin...
Diagnostic Test
Challenge # 1 Objectives
Read Legal English
Apply the coloring system as you read
Challenge # 2 Objectives
Planning Writing
Chunking and outlining
Challenge # 3 Objectives
Writing in Plain English (Part 1)
Grammar Exercises 3-1
Grammar Exercises 3-2
Challenge # 4 Objectives
Writing in Plain English (Part 2)
Grammar Exercises 4-1
Grammar Exercises 4-2
Challenge # 5 Objectives
Keeping it simple
Learning to simplify