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Legal Briefs: Discourse Community

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Parker, Emma English 254 Experiment 3, Draft 2 14 May 2024 Experiment 3 Common interests, specialized vocabulary, and unique communication patterns define a discourse community in the criminal justice sector. The genre of legal briefs is essential to this community because it shapes discourse and has an impact on system decision-making. This experiment examines how legal briefs function as a key aspect of discourse within the criminal justice community, focusing on their role in representation and reception, and their contribution to the community's specialized vocabulary and communication practices. The criminal justice system is a complex organization with many different stakeholders, such as legislators, police personnel, attorneys, and …show more content…

As a result, they actively participate in the continuing conversation within the criminal justice community, reflecting and influencing its norms, values, and power structures. More research in this area is required to enhance our understanding of how legal language affects decision-making and promotes justice within the legal profession. Through a closer examination of the function of legal briefs in representation and reception, scholars can gain important knowledge about the ways that legal language influences the criminal justice system. This study is crucial for improving the efficiency of legal communication, encouraging equity and fairness, and eventually achieving justice. Finally, communication and specific language serve as pivotal instruments within the criminal justice community, shaping discourse, influencing decision-making, and reflecting the values and norms of the legal profession. By studying their role in representation and reception, we can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of legal discourse and contribute to the ongoing pursuit of justice within this discourse

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