Publication Date
1-1-1998
Document Type
Article
Organizational Units
Sturm College of Law
Keywords
Legal writing, Active voice
Abstract
Studies have shown that traditional legal writing has four main characteristics: it is "wordy," "unclear," "pompous," and "dull." Furthermore, law books have been dubbed "the largest body of poorly written literature ever created by the human race." Although some lawyers intend to perpetuate this tradition, most have recognized the benefit of converting to "plain English."
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Recommended Citation
K.K. DuVivier, Plain English Part I: Secrets for the SEC, 27 Colo. Law. 35 (Jan. 1998).