The common law -- Biographical sketches of great trial lawyers in history -- The role and qualities of the trial lawyer, and beginning your career -- Orientation to the practice of law for the new advocate -- Ethics -- Professionalism and civility -- Discovery : prelude to trial -- Rules of procedure and evidence, and policies of individual judges -- Classical rhetoric and the modern trial lawyer -- Overcoming the greatest challenge of persuasion : connecting with your listener -- Style : the measure of a great argument -- Clarity of expression : the keystone of successful advocacy -- Logic and emotion : the alpha and omega of persuasion -- Voir dire, in the beginning -- Opening statement -- Direct examination, part 1 : the heart of the trial -- Direct examination, part 2 : deus ex machina-the expert witness -- Cross-examination : a legal engine for truth -- Closing argument -- Preserving and protecting the appeal -- Lessons learned from our mistakes -- What judges want from trial lawyers : a view from the bench.
Summary:
"Aiding in helping young lawyers develop the art of trial advocacy"--Provided by publisher.
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