LEGAL ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL STANDARD: THE DOMINANCE OF ENGLISH IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15666964
Keywords:
Legal English, international law, linguistic dominance, legal globalization, multilingualism, legal translation, legal education, arbitration language, legal communication, English as lingua francaAbstract
The paper addresses the rising hegemony of Legal English as a global norm
in the practice of international law. On the basis of a critical analysis of its historical
evolution, functional applications, and contemporary implications, the study
foregrounds the central place of English in international legal communication,
negotiation, and arbitration. Grounded in qualitative analysis of legal texts, treaties,
and institutional practice, the article argues that English hegemony is not only
linguistic but also cultural and geopolitical. While such hegemony facilitates
efficiency and predictability, it also raises questions on inclusivity, legal
interpretation, and linguistic justice in non-Anglophone nations. The article concludes
by suggesting balanced multilingual policy and legal education reform to promote
linguistic diversity in global legal practice
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