An advocate persuades

An advocate persuades

by Rocklin, Joan Malmud

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"[This book] introduces its reader to the role of the advocate and the tools of persuasion. This book, like its predecessor A Lawyer Writes, places the reader in the role of a first-year attorney. Now, that first-year attorney must draft a motion or appellate brief and then present an oral argument. With step-by-step explanations and numerous examples, [this book] explains how to develop and refine trial-level and appellate arguments and then how to present those arguments orally. Speaking to …

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Title Statements

  • Full title :An advocate persuades / Joan M. Rocklin, Robert B. Rocklin, Christine Coughlin, and Sandy Patrick.

Summary

"[This book] introduces its reader to the role of the advocate and the tools of persuasion. This book, like its predecessor A Lawyer Writes, places the reader in the role of a first-year attorney. Now, that first-year attorney must draft a motion or appellate brief and then present an oral argument. With step-by-step explanations and numerous examples, [this book] explains how to develop and refine trial-level and appellate arguments and then how to present those arguments orally. Speaking to its readers in a straightforward manner, [this book] communicates both the theories and foundational skills of persuasion so that they will be retained for a lifetime of legal practice"--

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2016

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Carolina Academic Press
  • Place of Publication:Durham, North Carolina
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2016

The Physical Object

  • Description:xx, 449 pages : : illustrations, forms ; : 26 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781611631500, 1611631505
  • oclc:ocn920683335
  • LC Classification:KF8915
  • Dewey Decimal:347.73/5

Table of Contents

The nature of persuasion -- The ethical, professional advocate -- A litigation overview -- Motion practice -- Appellate practice -- Themes for persuasive arguments -- Organizing persuasive arguments -- Developing persuasive arguments -- Refining persuasive arguments -- Constructing motions and supporting memoranda of law -- Constructing appellate briefs -- Statements of fact and of the case -- Editing and polishing for persuasion -- Oral argument.

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Subjects

Communication en droit -- États-Unis Communication in law Communication in law -- United States Éloquence judiciaire Forensic oratory Persuasion (Psychology) Procédure relative au procès -- États-U… Trial practice Trial practice -- United States United States

Writers

Rocklin, Joan Malmud Coughlin, Christine Nero Patrick, Sandy Rocklin, Robert B.

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