Many lawyers ask how they can write better and faster in legal English. Keep these tips in mind when writing an email to writing a brief. 1. Use short sentences. One thought = one sentence. Keep your average sentence length to about 20 words. 2. Use the active voice. This not only makes the sentence… Read More »7 Tips for Better Legal Writing

Common problems for email salutations: “Miss, Mrs., Ms.” and other salutations When I read emails from international lawyers, here are the common problems I see. Using “Miss” or “Mrs.” when the reader hasn’t shown that they prefer that title Using “Dear Madam” or “Dear Sir” to address someone whose name you don’t know Here is… Read More »Successful Salutations

5 Steps to Successful Meetings in English Conducting a meeting in English can be intimidating. But if you are like most international lawyers, the path to success can seem like a mystery. You have probably been discouraged or fearful. So, you avoid getting involved in professional activities where English is spoken. As a result, you… Read More »5 Steps to Successful Meetings in English