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  • 4LE in 4 Minutes: “Without Prejudice” Explained

    September 23, 2026 · 4 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we explain the phrase “without prejudice”—what it means, when lawyers use it, and why it matters during settlement negotiations and other legal discussions. You’ll learn how the phrase can affect…

  • Virtual Negotiations in English: Clear Communication for Lawyers

    September 16, 2026 · 41 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we look at how lawyers can communicate clearly once a virtual negotiation is underway. We discuss using short sentences, signposting, and summaries; managing interruptions, silence, and technical…

  • 4LE in 4 Minutes: What Does “Liable” Really Mean?

    September 8, 2026 · 5 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 4 Legal English in 4 Minutes, we explain the legal English word liable. You’ll learn why liable does not simply mean guilty, how lawyers use it in civil cases, and how to use phrases like held liable and…

  • Legal English for Virtual Negotiations: Preparation and Opening the Meeting

    September 1, 2026 · 34 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we discuss how lawyers can prepare for and professionally open a virtual negotiation in English. We look at the Legal English vocabulary lawyers should anticipate, how to identify a client’s preferred…

  • Legal English Listening Bootcamp: Understanding Fast-Speaking American Lawyers

    August 18, 2026 · 43 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we discuss Legal English listening skills and how international lawyers and law students can better understand fast-speaking American lawyers. This episode explains why spoken legal English can feel…

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  • Legal English for Criminal Law: Suspect, Defendant, Charge, and Conviction

    August 4, 2026 · 30 min

    Send us Fan Mail  On the docket today, we discuss Legal English for criminal law and explain the difference between important terms such as suspect, defendant, charge, indictment, arraignment, conviction, acquittal, guilty plea, and…

  • Legal English for Multinational Clients: Managing Expectations Across Legal Cultures

    July 21, 2026 · 40 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we discuss Legal English for multinational clients and how lawyers can manage expectations across legal cultures. This episode explains why legal advice may be misunderstood when clients come from…

  • How Lawyers Explain Complex Legal Concepts Clearly to Clients

    July 8, 2026 · 47 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we discuss how lawyers can explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients in English. Many lawyers understand terms like liability, damages, jurisdiction, breach of contract, negligence, settlement…

  • How Lawsuits Work in the United States: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Lawyers

    June 24, 2026 · 21 min

    Send us Fan Mail  On the docket today, we walk through how lawsuits work in the United States, step by step. This episode is designed for international lawyers and law students who want to better understand the U.S. litigation process…

  • The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit: What Really Happened?

    June 10, 2026 · 21 min

    Send us Fan Mail  On the docket today, we look at the real story behind the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit — one of the most misunderstood cases in American legal history. This episode explains what actually happened in Liebeck v…

  • Navigating Legal Negotiations in English

    May 27, 2026 · 27 min

    Send us Fan Mail On the docket today, we dive into the essential skills and strategies for navigating legal negotiations in English. This episode is designed to help lawyers and law students from around the world master the art of…

  • Cutting Costs in a Law Practice: What Smart Firms Do

    May 12, 2026 · 27 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 4 Legal English Podcast, we look at public relations in high-profile legal cases and explain how lawyers, clients, companies, and public figures manage communication when a legal dispute attracts…

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About the show

4 Legal English is for lawyers, law students, and legal professionals around the world who want to improve their Legal English and communicate with more clarity and confidence. Through practical, engaging episodes, the podcast explains legal concepts, legal vocabulary, and real-world communication in English for modern legal practice.