Closing Argument is the trial’s denouement. To be successful, it must be satisfying and persuasive to the jury. However, often, too often, it becomes a liability due to poor planning or execution. Your Closing Argument needs to be engaging, goal-oriented, honest, and delivered with passion and verve.
The following is a checklist to help you prepare and deliver a successful Closing Argument. In your first few trials, be sure to review this list until the items become familiar and habitual.
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“Theme” and “theory” are different but often confused concepts in legal cases. Learn the difference between these two, and why it takes both to win your case.
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Learn the four easy questions that form the basis for every type of foundational inquiry, and will help you get unstuck if you are having trouble laying foundation for a piece of evidence.
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We often make character evidence more confusing than it needs to be. Learn five shortcomings to avoid if you want to achieve clarity in your character evidence during your trial.
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Learn how to craft a persuasive cross examination that also protects you from falling into the “one question too many” trap.
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