SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Principles of Legal Drafting
Definition of Legal Draft
• Any written document that one prepares in
the course of his/her legal career, is known as
a draft.
Definition of Legal Draft
• Draft takes a lot of skill, care and revision to be
prepared.
• One has to ensure that the message is clear,
short, and does not contain any error.
Principles / Steps to follow
Active Voice
No Lengthy
phrases
Avoid over-use of
‘Shall’
Concrete words
No Redundancy
No errors
Courtesy
Use Citations
1. Use active voice
This makes the sentences short, and easy to
understand.
The Doer / actor in the sentence becomes prominent.
Eg.:
Passive: The documents were verified by the drafter.
Active: The drafter verified the documents. 5 words
7 words
Doer / actor
Active Voice
Another good point about active voice is that, it
clearly fixes responsibility of the action.
Eg.:
Passive: The facts must be verified. [by whom?]
Active: The police must verify the facts.
Passive Voice Situations
When we need to highlight the receiver of the action.
Eg.:
Every 8 seconds, a kid is trafficked somewhere in India.
By whom? Unimportant.Receiver of
‘kidnapping’ = Kid
This data is Important
2. No lengthy phrases
Eg.: I have given consideration to your proposal.
Correct: I have given consideration to your
proposal.
Workplaces must give recognition to the rights of transgender
people.
Workplaces must give recognition to the rights of transgender
people.
considered
recognize
3. Use concrete words
Avoid vague adjectives and use concrete words.
Eg.: My client has suffered horrible injuries from
this event.
Correct: My client has suffered a fracture in his
ribs and deep wound in his shoulders because of
this event.
4. No over-use of “Shall”
“Shall” creates confusion. Are we talking of a
future action, or an obligation?
Eg.:
We shall obey the law. [Moral Obligation]
If we try hard, we shall succeed. [Future event]
But if one interprets obeying law as ‘just any other, probable event of
future, then trouble will arise!!
4. No over-use of “Shall”
In order to avoid that confusion, we use:
✓ “must” for legal obligation
✓ “will” for future action.
Eg.:
The governor shall leave the residential quarters provided to
him, after his service tenure.
The Governor shall invite the leader of the winning party to form
government. [future action]
must
will
5. Avoid redundancies
Redundancies are same words used two-times.
In a legal document, presence of redundancy
makes you sound unprofessional.
Eg.: This notice is the last and final chance
given to you, to settle the dispute with my
client.
6. Avoid errors
• Errors in grammar and spelling make a
negative impact on the mind of the reader.
They think you to be either careless, or
untrained.
• Errors in punctuation / usage of modifiers
create double-meaning in sentences. So, they
are to be avoided.
7. Show courtesy:
Be diplomatic with words
• Legal drafting is required for any business: for
agreements; disclaimers; warranty; etc.
• We should not refer to our reader in terms of
specific age, gender, physical / mental condition,
economic status, etc.
• This proves that our stance is neutral towards any
client / consumer.
1. There are separate reservation quotas for old people
and the physically handicapped.
2. Every MNREGA worker must show his ID card.
3.
7. Show courtesy:
Be diplomatic with words
Senior Citizens
Differently abled
His / her
Fireman Firefighter
Manhours Hours worked
Manpower Personnel, workforce
8. Always give citation
• Citations help our reader to refer to the facts
presented in the document.
• This makes our writing a sincere work of
research.
Assignment Questions
1. Discuss the principles of Legal Drafting.
2. Discuss the uses of Legal brief.
3. Discuss the Format of a Legal brief /
summary.

More Related Content

What's hot

Origin and development of equity
Origin and development of equityOrigin and development of equity
Origin and development of equity
A K DAS's | Law
 
Extenal aids to construction of Law
Extenal aids to construction of LawExtenal aids to construction of Law
Extenal aids to construction of Law
Tejas Shah
 
Doctrin of Renvoi
Doctrin of RenvoiDoctrin of Renvoi
Doctrin of Renvoi
carolineelias239
 
Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.
Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.
Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.
Bhargav Dangar
 
Exchange
ExchangeExchange
Exchange
Nagesh Sawant
 
7118910 interpretation-of-statutes
7118910 interpretation-of-statutes7118910 interpretation-of-statutes
7118910 interpretation-of-statutes
Aditya Singh
 
Drafting, pleading and conyeyancing
Drafting, pleading and conyeyancingDrafting, pleading and conyeyancing
Drafting, pleading and conyeyancing
ArundhatiBanerjee6
 
Pleadings and its essentials
Pleadings and its essentialsPleadings and its essentials
Pleadings and its essentials
Wajid Ali Kharal
 
Place of suing
Place of suingPlace of suing
Place of suing
Neepa Jani Vyas
 
Drafting
DraftingDrafting
Drafting
apurvaagarwal
 
Examination of witness
Examination of witnessExamination of witness
Examination of witness
PRAVEENKUMARYADAV31
 
Mandatory and directory provisions
Mandatory and directory provisionsMandatory and directory provisions
Mandatory and directory provisions
JEFIN
 
Drafting And Conveyancing: An overview
Drafting And Conveyancing: An overviewDrafting And Conveyancing: An overview
Drafting And Conveyancing: An overview
Prerna Foundation
 
Ethics
EthicsEthics
Concept of passing off sem vi
Concept of passing off   sem viConcept of passing off   sem vi
Concept of passing off sem vi
atuljaybhaye
 
Chapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutes
Chapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutesChapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutes
Chapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutes
Asmatullah Kakar
 
Interpretation of Taxing Statutes
Interpretation of Taxing StatutesInterpretation of Taxing Statutes
Interpretation of Taxing Statutes
Bhavik Dholakia
 
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATION
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATIONCONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATION
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATION
Shreya Chaurasia
 
Pleadind and written statement CPC
Pleadind and written statement CPC Pleadind and written statement CPC
Pleadind and written statement CPC
Ramanand Karwa
 
Interpretation of statutes
Interpretation of statutesInterpretation of statutes
Interpretation of statutes
Prerak Bhavsar
 

What's hot (20)

Origin and development of equity
Origin and development of equityOrigin and development of equity
Origin and development of equity
 
Extenal aids to construction of Law
Extenal aids to construction of LawExtenal aids to construction of Law
Extenal aids to construction of Law
 
Doctrin of Renvoi
Doctrin of RenvoiDoctrin of Renvoi
Doctrin of Renvoi
 
Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.
Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.
Section 13 Transfer for benefit of Unborn perosn.
 
Exchange
ExchangeExchange
Exchange
 
7118910 interpretation-of-statutes
7118910 interpretation-of-statutes7118910 interpretation-of-statutes
7118910 interpretation-of-statutes
 
Drafting, pleading and conyeyancing
Drafting, pleading and conyeyancingDrafting, pleading and conyeyancing
Drafting, pleading and conyeyancing
 
Pleadings and its essentials
Pleadings and its essentialsPleadings and its essentials
Pleadings and its essentials
 
Place of suing
Place of suingPlace of suing
Place of suing
 
Drafting
DraftingDrafting
Drafting
 
Examination of witness
Examination of witnessExamination of witness
Examination of witness
 
Mandatory and directory provisions
Mandatory and directory provisionsMandatory and directory provisions
Mandatory and directory provisions
 
Drafting And Conveyancing: An overview
Drafting And Conveyancing: An overviewDrafting And Conveyancing: An overview
Drafting And Conveyancing: An overview
 
Ethics
EthicsEthics
Ethics
 
Concept of passing off sem vi
Concept of passing off   sem viConcept of passing off   sem vi
Concept of passing off sem vi
 
Chapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutes
Chapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutesChapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutes
Chapter 1 introdution to interpretation of statutes
 
Interpretation of Taxing Statutes
Interpretation of Taxing StatutesInterpretation of Taxing Statutes
Interpretation of Taxing Statutes
 
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATION
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATIONCONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATION
CONTEMPORNEA EXPOSITIO EXTERNAL AID TO INTERPRETATION
 
Pleadind and written statement CPC
Pleadind and written statement CPC Pleadind and written statement CPC
Pleadind and written statement CPC
 
Interpretation of statutes
Interpretation of statutesInterpretation of statutes
Interpretation of statutes
 

Similar to Principles of legal drafting

12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx
12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx
12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx
BCG Attorney Search
 
Plain Language & Writing for the Web
Plain Language & Writing for the WebPlain Language & Writing for the Web
Plain Language & Writing for the Web
Kate Bladow
 
12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing
12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing
12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing
Approve Me
 
PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style
PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style
PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style
Financial Poise
 
PEG INTRO
PEG INTROPEG INTRO
PEG INTRO
guesteff9165
 
Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)
Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)
Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)
Financial Poise
 
Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...
Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...
Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...
Doug Mandell
 
Tips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law Assignment
Tips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law AssignmentTips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law Assignment
Tips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law Assignment
Global Assignment Help Australia
 
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn Steger
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn StegerSeven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn Steger
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn Steger
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
 
Making sense of the indonesian legal system
Making sense of the indonesian legal systemMaking sense of the indonesian legal system
Making sense of the indonesian legal system
IndoAdvisors_Investments
 
Ppt0000006
Ppt0000006Ppt0000006
Ppt0000006
Rose Santos
 
How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss
How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss
How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss
Funding Roadshow
 
Principles of effective communication
Principles of effective communicationPrinciples of effective communication
Principles of effective communication
knowledge1995
 
Getting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-Lawyers
Getting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-LawyersGetting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-Lawyers
Getting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-Lawyers
Cal Stein
 
reports.pptx
reports.pptxreports.pptx
reports.pptx
ssusera524ae1
 
Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.
Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.  Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.
Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.
coherentliar3249
 
Be a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counsels
Be a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counselsBe a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counsels
Be a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counsels
Muhammed Rafeeque
 
Advanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Advanced International Business Strategies for EntrepreneursAdvanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Advanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
 
Effective writing
 Effective writing  Effective writing
Effective writing
kdouat
 
Chap01 getting started
Chap01 getting startedChap01 getting started
Chap01 getting started
djohnston5
 

Similar to Principles of legal drafting (20)

12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx
12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx
12 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Writing Samples.pptx
 
Plain Language & Writing for the Web
Plain Language & Writing for the WebPlain Language & Writing for the Web
Plain Language & Writing for the Web
 
12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing
12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing
12 tips for better contract negotiation and editing
 
PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style
PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style
PERSUASIVE BRIEF WRITING 2022 - Style
 
PEG INTRO
PEG INTROPEG INTRO
PEG INTRO
 
Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)
Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)
Style (Series: Persuasive Brief Writing)
 
Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...
Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...
Lawyers: What CEOs Need to Know: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Managing the Lega...
 
Tips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law Assignment
Tips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law AssignmentTips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law Assignment
Tips to Improve Legal Writing Skills for a Better Civil Law Assignment
 
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn Steger
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn StegerSeven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn Steger
Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Global Contract Negotiators | Martijn Steger
 
Making sense of the indonesian legal system
Making sense of the indonesian legal systemMaking sense of the indonesian legal system
Making sense of the indonesian legal system
 
Ppt0000006
Ppt0000006Ppt0000006
Ppt0000006
 
How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss
How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss
How to negociate #contracts as a #startup & do it like a boss
 
Principles of effective communication
Principles of effective communicationPrinciples of effective communication
Principles of effective communication
 
Getting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-Lawyers
Getting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-LawyersGetting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-Lawyers
Getting Down To The Details: Contract Basics for Non-Lawyers
 
reports.pptx
reports.pptxreports.pptx
reports.pptx
 
Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.
Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.  Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.
Just how to write a legal opinion with flair and finesse.
 
Be a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counsels
Be a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counselsBe a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counsels
Be a Business Lawyer: for corporate in-house legal counsels
 
Advanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Advanced International Business Strategies for EntrepreneursAdvanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Advanced International Business Strategies for Entrepreneurs
 
Effective writing
 Effective writing  Effective writing
Effective writing
 
Chap01 getting started
Chap01 getting startedChap01 getting started
Chap01 getting started
 

More from debaleena dutta

Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptx
Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptxThinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptx
Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptx
debaleena dutta
 
Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...
Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...
Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...
debaleena dutta
 
Communication and Social Competence.pptx
Communication and Social Competence.pptxCommunication and Social Competence.pptx
Communication and Social Competence.pptx
debaleena dutta
 
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptx
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptxElements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptx
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptx
debaleena dutta
 
Values, belief, attitude and behavior
Values, belief, attitude and behaviorValues, belief, attitude and behavior
Values, belief, attitude and behavior
debaleena dutta
 
Technical style
Technical styleTechnical style
Technical style
debaleena dutta
 
Communicative competence
Communicative competence Communicative competence
Communicative competence
debaleena dutta
 
Essay writing converted
Essay writing convertedEssay writing converted
Essay writing converted
debaleena dutta
 
Note taking
Note taking Note taking
Note taking
debaleena dutta
 
Common errors
Common errorsCommon errors
Common errors
debaleena dutta
 
Legal briefing and summarizing
Legal briefing and summarizingLegal briefing and summarizing
Legal briefing and summarizing
debaleena dutta
 
Sentence transformation
Sentence transformationSentence transformation
Sentence transformation
debaleena dutta
 
Reported speech
Reported speechReported speech
Reported speech
debaleena dutta
 
Conditionals
Conditionals Conditionals
Conditionals
debaleena dutta
 
Logical fallacies
Logical fallaciesLogical fallacies
Logical fallacies
debaleena dutta
 
Precis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passages
Precis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passagesPrecis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passages
Precis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passages
debaleena dutta
 
Language as a tool of comunication
Language as a tool of comunicationLanguage as a tool of comunication
Language as a tool of comunication
debaleena dutta
 
7 c's of business communication
7 c's of business communication7 c's of business communication
7 c's of business communication
debaleena dutta
 
Subject verb agreement
Subject verb agreementSubject verb agreement
Subject verb agreement
debaleena dutta
 
Paralanguage
ParalanguageParalanguage
Paralanguage
debaleena dutta
 

More from debaleena dutta (20)

Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptx
Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptxThinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptx
Thinking Skills: Meaning and Types: Critical and Creative.pptx
 
Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...
Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...
Speech and Personality; Analysis of personality; Types of personality; Concep...
 
Communication and Social Competence.pptx
Communication and Social Competence.pptxCommunication and Social Competence.pptx
Communication and Social Competence.pptx
 
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptx
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptxElements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptx
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise and Illustration.pptx
 
Values, belief, attitude and behavior
Values, belief, attitude and behaviorValues, belief, attitude and behavior
Values, belief, attitude and behavior
 
Technical style
Technical styleTechnical style
Technical style
 
Communicative competence
Communicative competence Communicative competence
Communicative competence
 
Essay writing converted
Essay writing convertedEssay writing converted
Essay writing converted
 
Note taking
Note taking Note taking
Note taking
 
Common errors
Common errorsCommon errors
Common errors
 
Legal briefing and summarizing
Legal briefing and summarizingLegal briefing and summarizing
Legal briefing and summarizing
 
Sentence transformation
Sentence transformationSentence transformation
Sentence transformation
 
Reported speech
Reported speechReported speech
Reported speech
 
Conditionals
Conditionals Conditionals
Conditionals
 
Logical fallacies
Logical fallaciesLogical fallacies
Logical fallacies
 
Precis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passages
Precis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passagesPrecis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passages
Precis writing: A pictorial guide through multiple passages
 
Language as a tool of comunication
Language as a tool of comunicationLanguage as a tool of comunication
Language as a tool of comunication
 
7 c's of business communication
7 c's of business communication7 c's of business communication
7 c's of business communication
 
Subject verb agreement
Subject verb agreementSubject verb agreement
Subject verb agreement
 
Paralanguage
ParalanguageParalanguage
Paralanguage
 

Recently uploaded

Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...
Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...
Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...
Massimo Talia
 
Energizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining Futures
Energizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining FuturesEnergizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining Futures
Energizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining Futures
USDAReapgrants.com
 
XYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdf
XYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdfXYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdf
XYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdf
bhavenpr
 
Incometax Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024
Incometax  Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024Incometax  Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024
Incometax Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024
EbizfilingIndia
 
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...
Sangyun Lee
 
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...
lawyersonia
 
Matthew Professional CV experienced Government Liaison
Matthew Professional CV experienced Government LiaisonMatthew Professional CV experienced Government Liaison
Matthew Professional CV experienced Government Liaison
MattGardner52
 
原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样
原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样
原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样
osenwakm
 
From Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal Environments
From Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal EnvironmentsFrom Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal Environments
From Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal Environments
ssusera97a2f
 
Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976
Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976
Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976
PelayoGilbert
 
2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf
2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf
2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf
CIkumparan
 
V.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdf
V.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdfV.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdf
V.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdf
bhavenpr
 
Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...
Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...
Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...
SKshi
 
Patenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptx
Patenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptxPatenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptx
Patenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptx
ssuser559494
 
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentation
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point PresentationLifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentation
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentation
seri bangash
 
Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...
Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...
Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...
Syed Muhammad Humza Hussain
 
在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样
在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样
在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样
osenwakm
 
一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理
gjsma0ep
 
Tax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th sem
Tax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th semTax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th sem
Tax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th sem
azizurrahaman17
 
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence Lawyers
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence LawyersDefending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence Lawyers
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence Lawyers
HarpreetSaini48
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...
Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...
Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...
 
Energizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining Futures
Energizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining FuturesEnergizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining Futures
Energizing Communities, Fostering Growth, Sustaining Futures
 
XYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdf
XYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdfXYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdf
XYZ-v.-state-of-Maharashtra-Bombay-HC-Writ-Petition-6340-2023.pdf
 
Incometax Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024
Incometax  Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024Incometax  Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024
Incometax Compliance_PF_ ESI- June 2024
 
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...
 
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...
 
Matthew Professional CV experienced Government Liaison
Matthew Professional CV experienced Government LiaisonMatthew Professional CV experienced Government Liaison
Matthew Professional CV experienced Government Liaison
 
原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样
原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样
原版制作(PSU毕业证书)宾州州立大学公园分校毕业证学历证书一模一样
 
From Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal Environments
From Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal EnvironmentsFrom Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal Environments
From Promise to Practice. Implementing AI in Legal Environments
 
Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976
Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976
Ease of Paying Tax Law Republic Act 11976
 
2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf
2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf
2015pmkemenhub163.pdf. 2015pmkemenhub163.pdf
 
V.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdf
V.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdfV.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdf
V.-SENTHIL-BALAJI-SLP-C-8939-8940-2023-SC-Judgment-07-August-2023.pdf
 
Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...
Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...
Presentation (1).pptx Human rights of LGBTQ people in India, constitutional a...
 
Patenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptx
Patenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptxPatenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptx
Patenting_Innovations_in_3D_Printing_Prosthetics.pptx
 
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentation
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point PresentationLifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentation
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentation
 
Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...
Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...
Synopsis On Annual General Meeting/Extra Ordinary General Meeting With Ordina...
 
在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样
在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样
在线办理(SU毕业证书)美国雪城大学毕业证成绩单一模一样
 
一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Lincoln毕业证)新西兰林肯大学毕业证如何办理
 
Tax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th sem
Tax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th semTax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th sem
Tax Law Notes on taxation law tax law for 10th sem
 
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence Lawyers
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence LawyersDefending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence Lawyers
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence Lawyers
 

Principles of legal drafting

  • 2. Definition of Legal Draft • Any written document that one prepares in the course of his/her legal career, is known as a draft.
  • 3. Definition of Legal Draft • Draft takes a lot of skill, care and revision to be prepared. • One has to ensure that the message is clear, short, and does not contain any error.
  • 4. Principles / Steps to follow Active Voice No Lengthy phrases Avoid over-use of ‘Shall’ Concrete words No Redundancy No errors Courtesy Use Citations
  • 5. 1. Use active voice This makes the sentences short, and easy to understand. The Doer / actor in the sentence becomes prominent. Eg.: Passive: The documents were verified by the drafter. Active: The drafter verified the documents. 5 words 7 words Doer / actor
  • 6. Active Voice Another good point about active voice is that, it clearly fixes responsibility of the action. Eg.: Passive: The facts must be verified. [by whom?] Active: The police must verify the facts.
  • 7. Passive Voice Situations When we need to highlight the receiver of the action. Eg.: Every 8 seconds, a kid is trafficked somewhere in India. By whom? Unimportant.Receiver of ‘kidnapping’ = Kid This data is Important
  • 8. 2. No lengthy phrases Eg.: I have given consideration to your proposal. Correct: I have given consideration to your proposal. Workplaces must give recognition to the rights of transgender people. Workplaces must give recognition to the rights of transgender people. considered recognize
  • 9. 3. Use concrete words Avoid vague adjectives and use concrete words. Eg.: My client has suffered horrible injuries from this event. Correct: My client has suffered a fracture in his ribs and deep wound in his shoulders because of this event.
  • 10. 4. No over-use of “Shall” “Shall” creates confusion. Are we talking of a future action, or an obligation? Eg.: We shall obey the law. [Moral Obligation] If we try hard, we shall succeed. [Future event] But if one interprets obeying law as ‘just any other, probable event of future, then trouble will arise!!
  • 11. 4. No over-use of “Shall” In order to avoid that confusion, we use: ✓ “must” for legal obligation ✓ “will” for future action. Eg.: The governor shall leave the residential quarters provided to him, after his service tenure. The Governor shall invite the leader of the winning party to form government. [future action] must will
  • 12. 5. Avoid redundancies Redundancies are same words used two-times. In a legal document, presence of redundancy makes you sound unprofessional. Eg.: This notice is the last and final chance given to you, to settle the dispute with my client.
  • 13. 6. Avoid errors • Errors in grammar and spelling make a negative impact on the mind of the reader. They think you to be either careless, or untrained. • Errors in punctuation / usage of modifiers create double-meaning in sentences. So, they are to be avoided.
  • 14. 7. Show courtesy: Be diplomatic with words • Legal drafting is required for any business: for agreements; disclaimers; warranty; etc. • We should not refer to our reader in terms of specific age, gender, physical / mental condition, economic status, etc. • This proves that our stance is neutral towards any client / consumer.
  • 15. 1. There are separate reservation quotas for old people and the physically handicapped. 2. Every MNREGA worker must show his ID card. 3. 7. Show courtesy: Be diplomatic with words Senior Citizens Differently abled His / her Fireman Firefighter Manhours Hours worked Manpower Personnel, workforce
  • 16. 8. Always give citation • Citations help our reader to refer to the facts presented in the document. • This makes our writing a sincere work of research.
  • 17. Assignment Questions 1. Discuss the principles of Legal Drafting. 2. Discuss the uses of Legal brief. 3. Discuss the Format of a Legal brief / summary.