THE IMPORTANCE AND CHALLENGES OF ENGLISH FOR LEGAL WRITING: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Legal Writing, Legalese, EALP, EOLP, Genre-Based-ApproachAbstract
This study explores the significance of English in legal writing and the challenges faced by legal professionals in mastering the specialized form of communication. It delves into the linguistic features of legal English, the differences between legal writing and general English, and the implications for legal practitioners worldwide. The paper also examines the pedagogical approaches to teaching English for academic legal purposes (EALP) that would provide job opportunities and suggest strategies for improving legal writing skills among non-native English speakers.
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