ILETA JUNE MONTHLY Meetup – 29 June 2026
This Month’s MeetUp and discussion, led by Mike Waters, (ILETA Country Ambassador-Romania) Legal Communication Consultant, who will examine the topic,
The Language of Legal English – Archaisms et al
The use of archaic language is one that has often left legal professionals in a dilemma.
Do we really need to say, “In the event that payment is not received within 14 days of the issuance of the invoice, pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions herein, the Vendor hereby reserves the right to terminate the Agreement.” ?
Would, “If he doesn’t receive payment within 14 days, the seller may end the agreement,” not make more sense?
We will discuss this question on the 29th, and we will also
- Look at some common examples of ‘Legalese’
- Examine why such language has been used historically and is still used by many today
- Consider the problems caused by the use of ‘Legalese’ in the modern world,
- Remind ourselves of the dangers of over-simplification
All opinions, contributions and questions are not only welcome but positively encouraged, and I look forward to a lively discussion. If you’ve had any experiences with archaic English, we’d love to hear!
Details:
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 13.30 – 14:30 (CEST time) – Rome
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for ILETA Basic and Bronze Members.
Registration: Fill in this form: ILETA June Monthly MeetUP-29 June 2026.
Presenter: Mike Waters, Solicitor, Legal English Trainer, and Communication Consultant, ILETA Country Ambassador-Romania
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