Plain English for Lawyers

by Wydick, Richard C.; Sloan, Amy E.

• ISBN13: 9781531006990
• ISBN10: 153100699X
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781531007003, 9781531023492, 9781594601514
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-02-01
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• More Book Details

About This Book

Plain English for Lawyers, Sixth Edition

ISBN: 9781531006990

About This Book

"Plain English for Lawyers" is a timeless guide to clear and effective legal writing. This book has been a favorite among law students, legal writing teachers, lawyers, and judges for almost 40 years. The sixth edition, co-authored by Richard C. Wydick and Amy E. Sloan, continues to provide practical tips and insights to improve your legal writing skills while familiarizing you with many of the terms of art you'll encounter in your legal career.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by law students, legal writing teachers, lawyers, and judges. It's also a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their legal writing skills or understand the nuances of legal terminology.

History and Editions

The first edition of "Plain English for Lawyers" was published in 1982 by Richard C. Wydick. The book has since become a standard in the field of legal writing, with each edition updating to reflect the latest developments and user feedback. The sixth edition, published in 2019, includes new chapter exercises while preserving all the approaches that make it such a standard in the field.

Author and Other Works

Richard C. Wydick is a renowned expert in legal writing. He has written several books on the subject, including "The Language of the Law" (1963) and "Legal Writing: Sense & Nonsense" (1982). Amy E. Sloan, co-author of the sixth edition, is a professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Together, they have maintained the concise and practical approach that has made "Plain English for Lawyers" a staple in legal education.

Key Features

• Concise and Practical Guide: The book offers a quick punch of information, providing helpful tips to improve your legal writing skills.
• Terms of Art: It familiarizes you with many of the terms of art you are likely to see down the road as a legal professional.
• Updated Edition: The sixth edition includes new chapter exercises while preserving all the approaches that make it such a standard in the field.
• Teacher's Manual Available: A teacher's manual is available to support instructors in teaching legal writing effectively.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781531006990
• eISBN: ISBN-13: 9781531007003
• Teacher's Manual: ISBN-13: 9781531007003 (eISBN)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Publication Date: February 1, 2019
• Number of Pages: 178
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Seventh Edition: Available with ISBN 978-1-5310-2349-2

Related ISBNs:

• Seventh Edition: ISBN 978-1-5310-2349-2
• Teacher's Manual (Sixth Edition): ISBN 978-1-5310-0700-3

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Plain English for Lawyers," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.