Plain English for Lawyers

By Richard Wydick (Author), Amy Sloan (Co-Author)

Sixth Edition

Language: English

Publisher: Carolina Academic Press

Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches

ISBN-10: 153100699X

ISBN-13: 978-1531006990

Publication Date: February 1, 2019

Print Length: 178 pages

Description: Featuring in the August 2021 list of “Three Books to Read During Law School” by The National Jurist, this book is a concise and essential guide for anyone aiming to enhance their legal writing skills. It offers practical tips and introduces key terms that will be encountered throughout a legal career, making it a go-to resource for law students, legal professionals, and judges alike.

For over three decades, Plain English for Lawyers has been a beloved standard in the field, now further refined with new chapter exercises by Amy Sloan. Despite its updates, this pocket-sized book remains an accessible companion for even the most overwhelmed law student, ensuring that complex legal language is made clear and manageable.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to legal writing, Richard Wydick received the Legal Writing Institute’s Golden Pen Award in January 2005. This honor reflects the profound impact this book has had on teaching and learning legal prose.