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Legal Reasoning
Writing Style
Oral Argument
Before You Speak
Handling Questions
100
All S is P. - This case is S. - This case is P.
What is Positive Syllogisms?
100
A feature of a good writing style that trumps all others.
What is Clarity?
100
Provides information and perspective that the briefs don't and can't contain.
What is oral argument?
100
Proper frame of mind for making an oral argument
What is calm concentration?
100
Essential skill of the effective advocate
What is Handle questions?
200
A text (constitution, stature, regualation), precedent (caselaw), and policy (i.e. consequences of the decision)
What is Three sources of major premises?
200
The first sentences of paragraphs
What is topic sentences?
200
Rhetorical device most undervalued and ignored by lawyers
What is the pause?
200
Don't show up in a sport jacket
What is dress appropriately?
200
Sikllful and experienced cousel most fear
What is "cold" bench?
300
One who cinvinces decision-makers that his or her syllogism is closer to the case's center of gravity.
What is Victor?
300
and, but, nor, or, so, and yet.
What is monosillabic conjuctions?
300
"ums" and "ers"
What is filler sounds?
300
The hardest part in public speaking
What is opener?
300
Most annoying response to a judge's question
What is postpone an answer?
400
The inclusion of one implies the excusion of others
What is Inclusio unius est exclusio alterius?
400
Clarifies the meaning of abstract concepts that are difficult to explain
What is example?
400
The most difficult element of oral argument
What is the unexpected?
400
Dress appropriately and bear yourself with dignity
What is first impression?
400
judge whose uestions are designed to demostrate the weakness of your case
What is difficult judge?
500
A work is know bythe words with wich it is associated
What is Noscitur a sociis?
500
Most effective if they're full sentences announcing the topic and your position on the topic
What is captioned section headings?
500
Dead time in oral argument
What is disaster?
500
Shaking your head, rolling your eyes, smiling derisively
What is display reaction?
500
Questions that are not probing the weaknesses of your case,
What is friendly questions?