THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN LAw Student : Shamsiddinova Madina
Annotation: English is known to be the universal language used by people all over the world to communicate
and interpret words, actions and feelings on an international and global scale. This language is taught
in all schools and universities internationally from pre-school, college and even on a master’s degree.
This article focuses on the importance of English in legal sphere and some legal terms.
Key words: regulations, legal English, legal procedures, legal corporation.
Introduction English is a type of language that is technical in nature and has been used by highly reputable
men in the society for ages past. However, this language has to be learned by people living outside of
the States since it is not their native speech. Most of the laws, statutes, rules and regulations in other
countries have been written in English and veteran legal professionals use the same as a mode of
communication in the Courts. Most law universities require the learning of this language in order to
understand the precepts, principles and underlying meaning of laws. In addition, mastery of the lan-
guage helps more in the applicatiion of the laws and provides excellent performance in the technicali-
ties, methods and strategies of law. Studying the legal jargons and words are very important for one’s
legal career irrespective of the country where the law student is staying. The very essence for this is
the growth in globalization where people from different countries communicate with each other. In
this day and age, it has become so easy to travel the world and reach another country within a few
hours. Developments and improvements in Science and Technology also have made a huge impact in
the field of law. Thus, the people engaged in the law profession are tasked with a heavy responsibility
of improving oneself and to be updated with the latest news and events all over the world. Knowledge
of the law does not end there because the process of interpretation and communication of the law is
necessary to relay the important factors of the laws to help provide solutions and save lives.
Since people from other countries already have the capability to meet other people from various
states then it is important that a person is well- versed in the English speakers. Comprehension of the
laws and the ideals of others require medium of speech that could be understood by both individuals.
Legal procedures and laws actually originated in the British and American jurisdiction which was lat-
er on copied and followed by other European and Asian countries. Hence, the central language used
as a mode for communication and writing is English. As a paralegal and lawyer, you will encounter
clients and people coming from different countries. Likewise, in case there is a need for a shift of
location, for example, from the Philippines to the USA or from Spain to the legal corporations of
America, then there is a huge percentage that the person transferring will be interacting with English
speakers and American Lawyers. Hence, a person in the legal field must adapt in the English language
of speakers since it is used in the regular court hearings and procedures.
A person willing to broaden his skills in speaking English must choose a proficient instructor who
is fluent and familiar with the language. It is also considered a bonus if he is an expert of the proce
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dures in law and its processes. In addition, being active in the law classes will also enhance a person’s
skill in speaking English as he recites in class and write legal papers. Classroom activities will also
help improve the ability to speak in such language. Learning and speaking English are major factors
that will help a person who is persistent in working in legal field.
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Slapper & Kelly, English Legal System, Routledge, 2016
