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Many people assume that the most persuasive lawyers are the loudest lawyers, the most aggressive lawyers, or the lawyers who speak with the most confidence. That is wrong. The most persuasive lawyers are usually the ones who understand people. They u…
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Starting your legal career can be exciting, stressful, and uncertain. Law school teaches you how to think like a lawyer, but it often does not teach you how to succeed in the day-to-day practice of law. Becoming an excellent attorney requires far mor…
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It is not easy to persuade a judge, jury, or any audience to adopt your point of view—particularly when the audience begins from a position of skepticism or disagreement. Persuasive advocacy requires far more than mastering legal doctrine. It requi…
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Closing argument is among the most critical parts of a trial, as it provides attorneys with one final opportunity to persuade the jury to rule in their favor. Below are tips to maximize the persuasive value of a closing argument. Begin with a strong…
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Opening statements are among the most critical aspects of a trial. Indeed, the opening statement provides attorneys with the opportunity to, among other things, make an excellent first impression with the jury, highlight the most favorable facts supp…
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As a professor and pre-law advisor, countless students express a passion for and commitment to a legal career every semester. In so doing, they always ask the same question: what skills are needed to be a great lawyer? Intelligence, critical thinking…
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Developing strong persuasive advocacy skills—both written and oral—is a challenging process that requires dedication, resilience, a growth mindset, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Law students begin honing these skills early, navigating th…
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Anxiety is a common experience for attorneys. Whether you’re preparing for an oral argument, conducting a deposition, or leading a trial, the pressure can be intense—and the fear of underperforming can be debilitating. But anxiety doesn’t have…
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Ask a juror what they remember months after trial, and chances are they’ll recite the theme—not the jury charge. At the core of every persuasive brief, oral argument, or trial lies a theme—the beating heart of your case that distills law and fa…
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Public-employee speech doctrine appears, on paper, to be well settled. Courts recite familiar tests, invoke settled standards, and reaffirm bedrock First Amendment principles. The rules are known. The frameworks are stable. The citations are routine.…
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