Drafting – Clear Communication and Legal Words & Meanings (Updated content – e-learning course) – AA13

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Impressions of your practice are built on how you communicate in writing with your clients and others. In this course, we cover the principles of clear and concise legal written communications, including use of plain English, top tips in communicating by email and messaging systems, and structuring client advice.

• Understand some common pitfalls in legal drafting
• Be aware of the issues that can arise from some frequently used words and phrases in contracts – and whether they translate in different jurisdictions
• Write contracts from the perspective of an “international” style contract form