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Legal and linguistic simplification for vulnerable people. An interdisciplinary training experience with law students

Published inSlovenščina 2.0, vol. 13, no. 2, p. 102-126
First online date2025
Abstract

Accessible communication and clear language are key tools for social inclu­sion. Public institutions and social organizations are increasingly prioritis­ing these aspects, with a growing number of seminars and lifelong learning courses being organized for professionals in public administration, students and university staff, future translators, language experts, and the broader pub­lic. This paper reports on a practical workshop at the University of Geneva, led by researchers from the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting and addressed to Master’s students from the Law Clinic of the Faculty of Law on the Rights of Vulnerable Persons. The workshop focused on enhancing the linguistic ac­cessibility of a brochure – currently being developed by the students – on the rights of drug users in Geneva. While the Law Clinic’s publications already entail simplified legal content, they could further be enhanced by incorpo­rating strategies drawn from plain language or even easy language method­ologies. The workshop combined theoretical input with practical exercises to explore these techniques. In a broader context of evolving professional roles and shifting educational frameworks, this paper argues that adopting an in­terdisciplinary approach is essential. Preparing students to work beyond the boundaries of their core discipline equips them to meet the evolving profes­sional demands with greater agility.

Keywords
  • Plain language
  • Easy language
  • Legal simplification
  • Training
  • Vulnerable people
Citation (ISO format)
FELICI, Annarita, PORTIOLI, Eugenia, CANAVESE, Paolo. Legal and linguistic simplification for vulnerable people. An interdisciplinary training experience with law students. In: Slovenščina 2.0, 2025, vol. 13, n° 2, p. 102–126. doi: 10.4312/slo2.0.2025.2.102-126
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