An Advocate Persuades

by Joan Malmud Rocklin, Robert B. Rocklin, Christine Coughlin

An Advocate Persuades introduces its reader to the role of the advocate and the tools of persuasion. This book, like its predecessor A Lawyer Writes , places the reader in the role of a first-year attorney. Now, that first-year attorney must draft a motion or appellate brief and then present an oral argument.
With step-by-step explanations and numerous examples, An Advocate Persuades explains how to develop and refine trial-level and appellate arguments and then how to present those arguments orally. Speaking to its readers in a straightforward manner, An Advocate Persuades communicates both the theories and foundational skills of persuasion so that they will be retained for a lifetime of legal practice.
A teaching website for this book is available. If you are a professor, you may request the link and login information by emailing meade (at) cap-press (dot) com.

Genres: Law

445 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great explanations, samples, and examples. Walks you through writing persuasive briefs and memos step by step.

[Kathryn Greene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the best textbooks I’ve read thus far in law school!!

[Mackenzie Blackwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bonus start for the checklist. Cannot wait to be done with this brief.

[emilia borg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book! Very useful examples. Thanks for the help on my motions.

[Trevor Middleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic guide on legal persuasive writing. You'll learn even if you're already a competent writer.

[McKenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually helpful but not worth more than like $10 tbh