Practice is the path to expertise in any discipline. But how does a busy trial lawyer find time to practice? Targeting specific skills in short sessions is the best way to improve. Learn how to eliminate common silence-filling habits in direct and cross examinations, how to exploit muscle memory like athletes and musicians, and which techniques can be broken into short, manageable chunks. Watch video to make yourself better while you dive deeper into these rules of thumb practice alone, practice aloud, and practice a lot. In a short time, you'll find the right pace and the right groove in order to make you more persuasive in each phase of trial.
As a result of this program, you will understand:
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Practicing out loud is the only way to be confident in court
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Eliminate the habit of saying Okay on direct, and And-uh on cross
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Exploit muscle memory as you practice beginnings and endings
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Use video to make yourself better
Program materials include:
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Ten Essential Elements of Persuasive Delivery
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