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Consolidating your Legal English with Patton v. United States
In last week's webinar, you learned all about 23-28 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and their language. Specifically, you...

Paula Klammer
6 days ago3 min read
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🧠 Mastering Legal English: Understanding Rules 23–28 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Learn key legal English vocabulary and concepts from U.S. criminal procedure (Rules 23–28), then test your skills with a 5-part Legal English Challenge designed for legal professionals and students.

Paula Klammer
Apr 1416 min read
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United States v. Dixon: Learn Legal English Through a Real Supreme Court Case
Learn Legal English with United States v. Dixon. Watch a video and explore key legal terms in this simplified case summary.

Paula Klammer
Apr 74 min read
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Mastering Legal English: Your Essential Civil Law Vocabulary & Concepts Recap
Review essential terms, court procedures, litigation phases, and comparative law insights before we dive into criminal law next quarter.

Paula Klammer
Mar 246 min read
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Joinder, Counterclaims, Crossclaims, and Interpleader: A Deep Dive Into Key Legal English Vocabulary
Enhance your Legal English skills with this week’s lesson on joinder, counterclaims, crossclaims, and interpleader.

Paula Klammer
Mar 1819 min read
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Unlocking Legal English: The Case of Dioguardi v. Durning
Ready for a case that shaped U.S. legal procedure? This case highlights fair access to justice—even for non-native speakers!

Paula Klammer
Mar 107 min read
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Legal English Deep Dive Into The Pleadings
In this webinar, we explore 3 key concepts for understanding what pleadings are and how they differ across the civil law and common law.

Paula Klammer
Mar 413 min read
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Mastering Legal English: Key Takeaways on Trials and Appeals
Master the essentials of American trial court proceedings and the evolution of fact-finding in common law.

Paula Klammer
Feb 246 min read
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Legal English in Action: Understanding Jury Trials, Bench Trials, and Appeals
Explore the intricacies of the litigation process in this in-depth lesson on legal English.

Paula Klammer
Feb 1715 min read
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Legal English Essentials: The Evolution of Fact-Finding in Common Law Systems
Explore the decline of civil trials in the U.S. legal system with a thought-provoking article by John H. Langbein from the Yale Law Journal.

Paula Klammer
Feb 1010 min read
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Legal English Essentials: The Post Trial and Appeals Phase
Welcome to this week's lesson on the post-trial phase! Below, you'll find the video recording, transcript, and a Legal English Challenge...

Paula Klammer
Feb 315 min read
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Legal English in Action: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Trial Process
Explore the trial process in depth with this clear, step-by-step guide tailored for Legal English learners.

Paula Klammer
Jan 279 min read
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The Legal English Learner's Guide to the Pretrial Phases of Litigation
This post continues our exploration of legal English by understanding American federal civil procedure, focusing on the pretrial phases...

Paula Klammer
Jan 2114 min read
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Litigation 101: Essential Terms and Concepts for Legal English Learners
This post breaks down essential legal language English learners need to know to navigate the litigation process.

Paula Klammer
Jan 1310 min read
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Key Legal English Terms: Understanding Judicial Hierarchy, Jurisdiction, and the Court System
Hello, and welcome to today’s session. In this lesson, you will learn: ✅ The judicial hierarchy of England and Wales, on the one hand,...

Paula Klammer
Jan 512 min read
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Bridging the Gap: 3 Keys to Effective Legal English Arguments
Practical solutions to avoid over-reliance on authority, strengthen logical connections, and ensure explicit clarity in Legal English.

Paula Klammer
Oct 19, 20247 min read
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Pragmatism vs. functionality: The Secret to Clear Legal English
Discover key insights into Legal English as we debunk common myths and explore the secret to clarity, context, and effective communication.

Paula Klammer
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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