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- Did you know that the secret to winning a high-stakes legal case might actually be found in a Hollywood screenwriter's toolkit?
- What’s the secret to keeping a jury—or any audience—completely riveted, even when the facts of the case are dry and complex?
- Have you ever wondered why the most successful lawyers often rely more on the art of storytelling than on the cold, hard facts of the law?
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Key Takeaways from Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling
- Discover why storytelling is a crucial, yet often untaught, legal skill that can help you win over juries, acquire clients, and advance your career.
- Master the ancient rhetorical triangle by perfectly balancing credibility, logic, and emotion to craft a compelling and convincing narrative.
- Learn how to establish unquestionable credibility by maintaining a sharp professional appearance, organizing your workspace, and thoroughly vetting expert witnesses.
- Apply a three-step method to build an unimpeachable foundation of logic by finding agreed-upon facts, examining pre-event truths, and flipping your opponent's vulnerable arguments.
- Understand how to subtly infuse your narrative with emotion to build powerful empathy with your audience without letting feelings overpower your logic.
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Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 6
According to the text, how do most law schools approach the skill of storytelling?
Question 2 of 6
Which three elements make up the Aristotelian rhetorical triangle essential for convincing storytelling?
Question 3 of 6
What is the third step recommended for building an unimpeachable foundation of logic in a legal narrative?
Question 4 of 6
What does the author caution is the most dangerous element of a story if mishandled?
Question 5 of 6
Why does the author recommend lawyers study the techniques of actors, such as making emotional annotations in their scripts?
Question 6 of 6
What actionable advice does the author give for presenting even the dullest bureaucratic cases?
Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 2Storytelling, while absent from law school curricula, remains among the most vital skills a lawyer needs to succeed.
- 3By adopting select techniques from ancient Greek tradition, any lawyer can become a truly great storyteller.
- 4You can strengthen your narrative with logic and honesty in three distinct ways.
- 5Emotion is the finishing ingredient in any compelling story.
- 6When a lawyer crafts a persuasive story, it’s time to turn it into a performance.
Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling Summary & Overview
Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling (2016) reveals the unexpected relationship between screenwriting and the art of presenting a legal case. These are two disciplines that both rely on great storytelling skills and effective rhetoric. So with the aid of real-life examples and tips people in television and film, you’ll find out how you can use the art of storytelling to craft compelling cases that will keep the courtroom riveted.
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Who Should Listen to Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling?
- Lawyers looking to up their storytelling game
- Anyone wanting to uncover how successful lawyers win cases
- Budding public speakers interested in the art of rhetoric
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