November 12, 2010
You've thought through the case again and again. You've mastered the facts and the law, found a story to tell, decided how to shape the issues, lined up your authorities. Now you have to write a brief that holds the attention of-and persuades-a judge who reads hundreds of briefs a year. Writing to Persuade demonstrates how to write briefs that are clear, credible and persuasive. It doesn't teach you "tips" or "tricks." Instead, it starts from the fundamental principles of rhetoric and psychology to show you how to think coherently about the techniques of persuasion. Building on those principles, the program gives you concrete, practical methods for writing and editing a brief so that its organization, style and tone present your argument in the best possible light. The program mixes lecture with the discussion of many examples and features exercises throughout the day. It is lively, fast moving and thought provoking. This program assumes that you are comfortable with the substantive aspects of writing briefs. It therefore does not include such basics as case analysis, defining issues or constructing an argument.
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SAVE MONEY: Do you want to save 20% on this class? Firms with fewer than 10 attorneys receive a 20% discount if 2 or more register for the same CLE program. Firms with 10 or more attorneys receive a 20% discount if 4 or more register for the same CLE program. If this discount applies, please do not register online. You must call the City Bar Center for CLE - 212-382-6663.
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New York Credit: 7.0 credits total: 6.0 skills and 1.0 ethics. Illinois Credit: to be determined.
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