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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 347.7375 EAN: 9780314184719 ISBN: 0314184716 Label: Thomson West Manufacturer: Thomson West Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 269 Publication Date: April 28, 2008 Publisher: Thomson West Release Date: April 28, 2008 Studio: Thomson West Sales Rank: 3135
Product Description: In their professional lives courtroom lawyers must do these two things well: 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, especially what to include and what to omit, so that you can 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 Bryan A. Garner, editor in chief of Black s Law Dictionary®, are respected inside and outside legal circles for their practical guidance on the art of writing and advocacy. Together the Scalia-Garner team has produced a fresh, innovative approach to a timeless topic.
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Rating: - The Bible of Brief Writing
I'll be brief (no pun intended). If you are a lawyer or law student who wants to write better and more persuasive briefs - buy or borrow this book! I've completely changed my legal writing style after ... Read More
Rating: - Nothing New for Practitioners
If you are a practitioner seeking insightful wisdom from a Supreme Court Justice to improve your advocacy skills, this book is not for you. Those who have taken a basic legal writing and/or moot court ... Read More
Rating: - Words of Wisdom for Lawyers
Legal education does not end with the finishing of your law degree.
The challange begins when you prepare your first brief and stand before the Judge to argue your first case. If you are not prepared ... Read More
Rating: - A good refresher
Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of common sense, and many of the things Mr. Garner and Justice Scalia point out as being helpful and persuasive are common sense. The book is organized nicely into small bits ... Read More
Rating: - interesting but mostly useless
As a plaintiff's lawyer who also does appeal work, this book was very interesting but little is memorable after a few days. I'm glad I signed it out from the library instead of buying it. It's just a repeat of ... Read More
- The Bible of Brief Writing
- Nothing New for Practitioners