Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Trial Advocacy

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

Well, the title of that post might be a bit of an overstatement, but in this article by Professor James Tanford from Indiana University School of Law, he presents a valuable overview of trial procedure that will be beneficial to anyone conducting their first mock trial or prepping for their first jury trial.  Trial Advocacy Tips and Tactics

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Leveraging Technology to Win Your Jury Trial

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

Here’s a quick article from Metropolitan Corporate Counsel featuring an interview with Keith Dutill.  In this interview, he discusses his feelings on using technology to present your case and win your jury trial.

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How to Bulletproof Your Jury Instructions

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

You know that the accuracy of your jury instructions will make a difference in the jury’s verdict.  To ensure that the jury is properly instructed the next time you try a case, simply follow these three quick and easy steps, and your jury instructions should be bullet-proof. How to Bulletproof Your Jury Instructions Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1105)

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Anticipate Your Jury’s Questions About Inadmissible Evidence

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

When your jurors ask questions after trial, do they want to know about inadmissible evidence?  Do they want to read police reports, read witness statements, etc?  What do you do when they ask questions you’re not permitted to answer?  This podcast will provide you with three valuable tips for anticipating and dealing with their questions. Anticipate Your Jury's Questions About Inadmissible Evidence [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1209)

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Trial Lawyers in the Movies

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

Here’s a link to an interesting snippet about one person’s view on the Top Ten Movie Lawyers.  How many of the movies on the list have you watched?  Are there any techniques these fictional lawyers use that you could adapt to your courtroom presentations?

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