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Lawyers: you should use more humor.

May 15, 2018 by Zara Watkins in legal writing, argument

We lawyers can be a dour bunch. But we don’t have to be. I try to use humor in my oral and written arguments as much as possible. Keep reading to find out why you should too.

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May 15, 2018 /Zara Watkins
legal writing, humor, lawyers, boring, interesting, oral argument
legal writing, argument
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3 Keys to Winning Your Oral Argument

April 14, 2015 by Zara Watkins

Winning at oral argument involves more than just reviewing the briefs, compiling all the cited cases, and making an outline of your main points. Ensure your success with these three key practices.

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April 14, 2015 /Zara Watkins
oral argument, legal research, legal writing, winning, intuition, judge
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5 Reasons To Outsource Your Argument

February 27, 2015 by Zara Watkins

You may have already started to outsource your e-discovery and document template creation, here's five reasons why you should outsource your argument making too.

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February 27, 2015 /Zara Watkins
legal research, legal writing, oral argument, ghost writing, on point, expertise
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