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Presented at 2023 OBA Solo and Small Firm Conference
The Benefits for Lawyers of Using Plain Language
The first year of law school involves learning a lot of new legal terminology. It is only natural that we lawyers want to use our expanded vocabulary. But when communicating with clients who haven’t been to law school or drafting a document that a jury might be examining in litigation, the benefits from avoiding “legalese” and using language that everyone can understand are many. Using plain language is an important skill for today’s lawyer.
Presented by:
MELISSA BROOKS
Director of Legal Information and Engagement of Legal Information and Engagement, Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation
SHANDI CAMPBELL
Director of Landlord/Tenant Resource Center, Housing Solutions
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