Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges

Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
by Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner

Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
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Author: Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-28
ISBN: 0314184716
Number of pages: 269
Publisher: Thomson West

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Book Review: The Bible of Brief Writing
Summary: 5 Stars

I'll be brief (no pun intended). If you are a lawyer or law student who wants to write better and more persuasive briefs - buy or borrow this book! I've completely changed my legal writing style after reading Judge Scalia and Garner's book.

Summary of Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges

In their professional lives courtroom lawyers must do these two things well: speak persuasively and write persuasively. In this noteworthy book, two of the most noted legal writers of our day Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges is a guide for novice and experienced litigators alike. It covers the essentials of sound legal reasoning, including how to develop the syllogism that underlies any argument. From there the authors explain the art of brief-writing, especially what to include and what to omit, so that you can induce the judge to focus closely on your arguments. Finally, they show what it takes to succeed in oral argument. The opinions of Justice Scalia are legendary for their sharp insights, biting wit, and memorable phrasing. The writings of Bryan A. Garner, editor in chief of Black s Law Dictionary??, are respected inside and outside legal circles for their practical guidance on the art of writing and advocacy. Together the Scalia-Garner team has produced a fresh, innovative approach to a timeless topic.

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