Conttracts and agreements
Understanding legalese:
Legalese often poses problems for those unfamiliar with it, such as non -lawyers (clients). However, non-native lawyers may also find legalese difficult to read. An awareness of some of the typical features of this writing style can make it easier to understand texts of this kind. Some of the features of legalese are the following:
Watch the two videos and make a list of features of contractual vocabulary
Legalese often poses problems for those unfamiliar with it, such as non -lawyers (clients). However, non-native lawyers may also find legalese difficult to read. An awareness of some of the typical features of this writing style can make it easier to understand texts of this kind. Some of the features of legalese are the following:
- Lengthy and complex sentences. Several clauses are joint together with commas or the coordinators and/ but ;
- Archaic words and expressions. Words formed with here- and there-, or words like such, said, same, aforesaid are used.
- Passive constructions. Passive constructions are common e.g. All assets shall be distributed.
- Modal use of the verbs shall and may.
Watch the two videos and make a list of features of contractual vocabulary
|
|
You're invited to practise some of the contractual vocabulary. Please do not hesitate and do all of the tasks.
Have fun (please follow the link)
In the next section, you're invited to choose a study mode and to go through the given vocabulary. Please work with all of them.
Have fun (please follow the link)
In the next section, you're invited to choose a study mode and to go through the given vocabulary. Please work with all of them.