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Learn about plain language
Learn what is plain language, what it is not, the benefits of plain language and some guidance on how to implement plain language in your organisation.
A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure and design are so clear that the intended audience can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.
Discover great resources
Discover resources for experts in plain language as well as for non-experts looking for guidance in plain language projects.
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The Clarity Journal
The leading source of plain legal language news and research from across the globe. It is released twice a year. Sign up to receive a copy!
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Articles
Browse a selection of articles of the Clarity Journal.
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Organisations
We are not alone! Discover other organisations that promote plain legal language around the world.
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External Resources
Need guidance on plain language? Browse our resources page to find links to articles, guidebooks and more to help you implement plain language in your organisation.
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Clarity Members
Clarity is the largest international plain language organization with hundreds of members in dozens of countries. Discover how to join Clarity and the privileges you get from being part of our community!
Events
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Clarity Biennial Conference 2027
Vancouver, BC, Canada, 05 May 2027
Read moreSave the date! Join us in Vancouver from 5–8 May 2027 to explore how plain language, legal design and emerging technologies are reshaping legal communication, access to justice, and the wa... -
Virtual International plain language conference (2021) – Access for all : Plain Language is a Civil Right – Part 2
Virtual Event, 11 May 2021
Read moreDESIGN. LITERACY. PRACTICE. Access for All: Plain Language is a Civil Right, is a virtual conference dedicated to using plain language to break down barriers in society. Through our three themes... -
Virtual International plain language conference (2020) – Access for all : Plain Language is a Civil Right – Part 1
Virtual Event, 13 October 2020
Read moreThree days virtual conference dedicated to using plain language to break down barriers in society. We will explore five stories or themes that show how plain language can increase access, justice, ...
Latest News
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Index of all Clarity Journals will soon be available
Read moreClarity will soon share an index covering every issue of The Clarity Journal. The index goes back to the first journal in 1983, when it was simply a newsletter ca... -
Joe Kimble wins a Burton Award for Book of the Year on Legal Writing
Read moreJoe Kimble and his coauthor, Bryan Garner, won a prestigious Burton Award for Book of the Year on Legal Writing. The book—which is available for free online—is Essentials for Drafting Clear Legal R... -
Clarity welcomes new representative from Belgium
Read moreLydia Zunino, a former Head of Legal Affairs with dual training in law and communications, has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between these two essential fields. As founder of Manufaktura...
