Interactive Legal Research & Writing Lessons: Persuasive Writing - Complying with Court Rules, Style Sheets, and Local Rules on Document Formatting (Dysart)

In this module, you will gain a thorough understanding of oral advocacy. You will explore the purposes of oral argument from the perspective of attorneys and judges. You will learn how to prepare for oral argument, including which relevant documents to review, how to draft notes for the argument, and how best to practice or moot your argument. Next, you will learn style and substance tips for oral argument delivery, including how best to answer questions. Finally, you will learn best practices for online oral arguments.