Michalsons has been a member of Clarity International – an association that promotes plain legal language to engage and empower citizens around the world – since 2015. At Michalsons we believe that the law should be accessible, empowering and helpful. Plain legal language plays a big part in achieving those goals, which is why we support this organisation. One of our focus areas is plain language law.
What is Clarity International
Clarity International is the largest international plain language organization. It gathers professionals who are committed to promoting plain legal language and legal design
With more than 650 members from 50 countries, Clarity is the largest international plain language organization.
Our members are people who believe in the benefits of plain legal language. They include judges, lawyers, government officials, scholars and teachers, as well as corporate and NGO representatives.
You can find out how to become a member, donate or access various resources by visiting their website.
Plain legal language conference
Clarity International holds an event every year.
- The next plain language conference is in Tokyo Japan in September 2022.
- In 2020 they held a virtual conference on Access for all : Plain Language is a Civil Right.
- Over 500 people attended the Clarity conference in Montreal from 25 – 27 October 2018. The theme was Plain Language in Modern Times.