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Advanced Trial Skills: Opening Statements

1h 1m

Created on September 09, 2022

Advanced

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4.9

(2110 reviews)

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$89


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Overview

Many lawyers believe trials are won or lost with the opening statement. Whether or not this is true, this program will teach you to give an opening statement you can be confident is your best effort. It will cover:

  • Presenting your themes and telling your story

  • Using visual aids and exhibits

  • Starting with a grabber

  • Talking about damages

  • Educating the jury

  • Arguing without arguing

This program will benefit experienced trial attorneys who are looking to hone their trial skills.


Learning Objectives: 

  1. Tell a compelling story 

  2. Get the jury comfortable with damages

  3. Make the jury OK with your case's weaknesses

  4. Prepare the jury for your witnesses 

  5. Keep the jury interested and attentive


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Faculty

Robert Kasieta

Robert Kasieta

Kasieta Legal Group
Dan Shulman

Dan Shulman

Shulman & Buske PLLC

Reviews

4.9

(2110 reviews)

Recent Reviews

These two are great!! solid advice from seasoned veterans- priceless, thank you!

Jayne W.Dec 14, 2024

Golden; Excellent and applicable instruction.

James R.Nov 4, 2024

very informative stragedy

Mary Anne M.Nov 1, 2024

Excellent classic discussion by good trial lawyers. It's always a joy to watch a program like this for me.

Gerald M.Oct 22, 2024

I wish I could give the faculty 10 stars! Truly outstanding.

Carla B.Aug 23, 2024

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