Trial Techniques and Trials

by Thomas A. Mauet, Stephen D. Easton

Best-selling author Thomas A. Mauet--renowned for his skills as a writer and litigator--breaks the trial process down into its critical components for better and quicker student comprehension. His clear, engaging writing features excellent examples that illustrate strategies for opening statements, jury selection, direct- and cross-examination, exhibits, objections, and more. The Federal Rules of Evidence are given in the appendix for easy reference. The Ninth Edition combines the most effective chapters from Trial Techniques (trial process, the psychology of persuasion, trial preparation and strategy, bench trials) with those from Trials (jury selection, opening statements and closing arguments, direct and cross-examinations).An updated, modern design follows a revised, thoughtful organization. Examples in the Ninth Edition reflect the three principal types of trials: tort, criminal, and commercial. A flexible new approach allows students to either read all the examples or, if they prefer, focus on the plaintiff's and defendant's side of a particular kind of case. Online access has been provided to an edited video of a jury trial, formerly only available to users of Trials.

Features: best-selling author--renowned for his skills both as a writer and litigator clear, engaging writing breaks process down into critical componentsexcellent examples illustrating strategy opening statements jury selection direct- and cross-examination exhibits objections, and more Federal Rules of Evidence in appendix for easy reference

Thoroughly updated, the revised Ninth Edition presents: the most effective chapters from "Trial Techniques and Trials""Trial Techniques" chapters: trial process, the psychology of persuasion, trial preparation and strategy, bench trials "Trials "chapters: jury selection, opening statements and closing arguments, direct and cross-examinations examples that reflect three principal types of trials tort, criminal, and commercial a flexible approach read all the examples, as one approach focus on plaintiff's and defendant's side of a particular kind of case, as the other online access to an edited video of a jury trial formerly only available to users of Trials an updated, modern design and a revised, thoughtful organization

Genres: Law, School, Textbooks

672 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2013

Reviews

[Indira Wolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

i mean this is technically done for now, but I would be really interested in revisiting some of this material in the future when I have the time.

[Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trial Techniques is well divided into chapters on specific aspects of trial knowledge and skills. The book offered a strong foundation of case theory and case research, and the basics of developing a strong case. This includes how to influence juries, creating effective messages in opening and closing arguments using themes and labels, and how to present evidence in a concise and engaging manner. This book also includes strong trial vocabulary, definitions, and how/when to use them. My favorite part was the chapter on objections. The book explained objections very clearly, as well as when to use objections in trials. For example, if an object doesn't directly discredit the opponent's case or strengthen your own it is best to leave it be, to remain in good standing with the jury. Overall the book has a lot of great information, although it can be an absolute drag to read sometimes, which I would have to expect comes with the territory of any legal book.

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walks you through step by step in plain English how to conduct a trial and how to make a jury favor your side. Great practical use.

[Kathryn Greene · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m EIGHT (8) days away from being done with this class!! (Minus the final exam)

[emilia borg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had some good info, tips and tricks, etc. but definitely wasn’t the most engaging read for something that’s so interesting