Planning legal texts
Master legal text planning and writing techniques to improve communication and overcome blank page anxiety.
Master legal text planning and writing techniques to improve communication and overcome blank page anxiety.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Competencies for the Practice of Law Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
Instructors:
Diana Patricia Criales Cárdenas
Yan Ernesto Martínez Contreras
Spanish
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What you'll learn
Plan your texts with the reader in mind
Recognize the importance of having a technique for writing texts
Recognize the plain style in narrative structure
Identify the main arguments and fallacies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
12 Hours PreRecorded video
Graded assignments and exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on teaching legal professionals and students effective techniques for planning and constructing legal texts. Over two weeks, participants will learn to overcome the common challenge of facing a blank page by applying structured planning methods before writing. The curriculum covers essential aspects of text composition with the reader in mind, including narrative structures, plain style in informative narration, and fundamentals of argumentation. Students will master various planning techniques specific to legal documents, learn to identify different text typologies, and develop skills in recognizing effective arguments and avoiding fallacies. The course emphasizes practical approaches to improving written communication in legal contexts, providing tools that help transform complex legal concepts into clear, coherent, and persuasive texts. This skill-building experience is designed to enhance professional writing capabilities for anyone involved in the legal field.
Composition processes
Module 1
Narrative structures
Module 2
The plain style in informative narration
Module 3
Argumentation
Module 4
Fee Structure
Payment options
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Instructors
Diana Patricia Criales Cárdenas
Expert in Writing, Public Speaking & Communication Training
Diana Patricia Criales Cárdenas is a philosopher from the National University of Colombia, specializing in Journalism from the University of the Andes and Educational Informatics from the University of La Sabana. She focuses on enhancing written, verbal, and nonverbal communication for effective expression. As a trainer, she develops courses in writing, public speaking, and high-impact presentations, coaching professionals in corporate, governmental, and financial sectors. She also serves as a writing and public speaking consultant for the UNODC in El Salvador. Additionally, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in new media writing, argumentation, rhetoric, and logic at multiple Colombian universities.
Yan Ernesto Martínez Contreras
Expert in Linguistics, Educational Technology & Academic Writing
Yan Ernesto Martínez Contreras holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Classical Philology, along with Master's degrees in Spanish Linguistics and Educational Technology. As a university professor and researcher, he specializes in teaching methods for text comprehension and production. He also serves as a pedagogical advisor for educational projects in reading, writing, and education across various academic levels. With extensive experience as an academic advisor at writing centers, he contributes to the development of effective literacy and communication strategies.
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