LEGAL ENGLISH: THE LINGUA FRANCA OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

This text explores the essential role of English in the legal field, emphasizing its function as both a language of communication and a critical tool for legal clarity, precision, and consistency. English facilitates effective legal drafting, serves as the primary language in international legal contexts such as treaties and arbitration, and is vital for legal education and scholarly work. As a global lingua franca, English enables cooperation across legal systems and supports comparative legal studies. Mastery of English empowers legal professionals to operate effectively in complex legal environments and contributes to the administration of justice on a global scale