Advanced Trial Skills: Opening Statements
1h 1m
Created on September 09, 2022
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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:
Tell a compelling story
Get the jury comfortable with damages
Make the jury OK with your case's weaknesses
Prepare the jury for your witnesses
Keep the jury interested and attentive
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Recent Reviews
These two are great!! solid advice from seasoned veterans- priceless, thank you!
Golden; Excellent and applicable instruction.
very informative stragedy
Excellent classic discussion by good trial lawyers. It's always a joy to watch a program like this for me.
I wish I could give the faculty 10 stars! Truly outstanding.
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