THE IMPACT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL RELATIONS
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15666917
Keywords:
Legal English, international legal cooperation, global legal language, legal education, international law, legal pluralism, global legal integration, legal tech, cross-border litigation, multilingual legal practiceAbstract
This article explores the significance of the English language, particularly
Legal English, in modern international legal practice. It analyzes its role in legal
education, arbitration, contract drafting, and digital law. The paper also highlights
the challenges Legal English poses to national legal systems and emphasizes the
importance of preserving legal diversity in a globalized world.
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