Recommended

Over the past few years, we have come across many helpful resources for lawyers seeking to improve their communication with clients and others. Here are some resources we recommend. 

Communicating in Plain Language

• British Law Academy Podcast (podcast)

• Law Society of Alberta Law Practice Essentials - Communication Section (course)

• Law Society of New Brunswick Communications Toolkit (part of a course)

• Communications for Legal Professionals, 2nd Edition (Emond Press) (book)

• Law Society of Ontario - Take Your Legal Writing Skills to the Next Level: Effective Client Communications (course)

• International Bar Association - Why lawyers should never underestimate the importance of communication (blog post)

Improving Your Practice

• The Trauma-Informed Lawyer Podcast by Myrna McCallum (podcast)

• Lawyerist Podcast (podcast)

• Do you hate potential client consultations? By Joshua Baron (article)

• A Survival Guide for New Lawyers by Steven N. Peskind (article)

Are you interested in plain language training for your team? Inquire about custom training by emailing director@sprucecontent.ca.