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Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges

Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges

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In their professional lives, courtroom lawyers must do these two things: speak persuasively and write persuasively. In this noteworthy book, two of the most noted legal writers of our day - Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner - systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges is a guide for novice and experienced litigators alike. It covers the essentials of sound legal reasoning, including how to develop the syllogism that underlies any argument. From there the authors explain the art of brief writing, expecially what to include and what to omit, so that you cn induce the judge to focus closely on your arguments. Finally they show what it takes to succeed in oral argument. The opinions of Justice Scalia are legendary for their sharp insights, biting wit, and memorable phrasing. The writings of Gryan Garner, Editor in chief of Black's Law Dictionary, are respected inside and
Product details
Number of Pages:
245
Release Date:
2008-04-28
Publication Date:
2008-04-28
Publisher:
Thomson West; Aspatore Books
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
0314184716
Weight:
431 g
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