<P> There are different kinds (genres) of legal writing: for example, (a) academic legal writing as in law journals, (b) juridical legal writing as in court judgments, and (c) legislative legal writing as in laws, regulations, contracts, and treaties . Another variety is the language used by lawyers to communicate with clients requiring a more "reader - friendly" style of written communication than that used with law professionals . </P> <P> For lawyers operating internationally, communicating with clients and other professionals across cultures requires a need for transnational legal awareness and transcultural linguistic awareness . Whatever the form of legal writing, legal skills and language skills form a vital part of higher education and professional training . </P> <P> Legal English has particular relevance when applied to legal writing and the drafting of written material, including: </P> <Ul> <Li> legal documents: contracts, licences, etc . </Li> <Li> court pleadings: summonses, briefs, judgments, etc . </Li> <Li> laws: Acts of Parliament and subordinate legislation, case reports </Li> <Li> legal correspondence </Li> </Ul>

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