DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING IN LEGAL PRACTICE THROUGH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15666894
Keywords:
: Legal English, international law, linguistic dominance, legal globalization, statiscs.Abstract
This article explores the key role of the English language in critical
thinking in legal practice, particularly in common law jurisdictions where English
serves as a medium of communication and a source of legal argument. By way of
qualitative and conceptual analysis, it shows how linguistic proficiency is better able
to enable the lawyer to interpret legal texts, build an argument, and analyze evidence.
Utilizing legal education frameworks and theory of cognition and language, the
article illustrates that English is not just a means of communication in law, but a
system that enables critical examination, accuracy, and persuasive writing. The
findings argue in favor of more structured integration of English language
development and legal reasoning instruction, especially for non-native entrants into
English-speaking legal orders.
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