Syllabus English For Lawyers

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Tarlac State University

School of Law
ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS Syllabus
Atty. Marilet Santos-Layug

PRESCRIBED BOOK:
PLAIN ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS
By Richard C. Wydick and Amy E. Sloan

I. Why Plain English?


II. Omit Surplus Words
III. Use Verbs to Express Action
IV. Prefer the Active Voice
V. Use Short Sentences
VI. Arrange Your Words Carefully
VII. Choose Your Words Carefully
VIII. Use Commas Carefully
IX. Use Other Punctuation Marks Carefully
X. Use Easy-to-Read Design Techniques

Note:

All Chapters of the Book will be used in exercises while conducting class.

Reference is hereby given to Supreme Court Decisions penned by the late


Justice Isagani Cruz or the book "The Decisions and Dissents of Justice Isagani
Cruz" for examples of well written legal documents/decisions.

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