Modern Trial Advocacy: Analysis and Practice / Edition 5

by Steven Lubet, J.C. Lore

Overview

Modern Trial Advocacy presents a realistic and contemporary approach to learning and developing trial advocacy skills. This book offers a sophisticated theory-driven approach to advocacy training that distinguishes it from other books in the field.
In addition to the valuable sections on uses of theory, theme, and story frame; the persuasive value of inferences and cognitive theory; and discussion of witness "credibility variables," explaining how to bolster or undermine testimony.
The Fifth Edition includes:
• a brand new chapter on using electronic visuals and technology in the courtroom; and
• new enhanced video content-top NITA faculty demonstrate the core techniques discussed in the book so you can observe and learn these skills in a new way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781601564740
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer
Publication date:	08/28/2015
Series:	NITA Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	545
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.20(d)

What People are Saying About This

Morgan Cloud

"Modern Trial Advocacy is not just a cookbook of legal skills-it gives examples of why a lawyer should do something versus mimicking a formula to copy."--(Morgan Cloud, Professor of Law, Emory University School of Law)

Barbara Bergman

"Not only do I require this book in every trial practice class I teach, but I also recommend it to practicing attorneys whenever they ask me what trial practice text they should buy. This is a must for any trial lawyer's library."--(Barbara Bergman, Professor of Law, University of New Mexico, School of Law)