Contents
What Persuades a Court?
Writing a Motion Memorandum
The Statement of the Case in a Motion Memo or Appellate Brief
Developing a Persuasive Story
Telling the Story Persuasively
The Argument in a Motion Memo or Appellate Brief
Point Headings and Subheadings
Legal Briefs
Legal Conventions and Legal Writing Blunders
Postwriting Steps
Exploiting Opportunities For Persuasion
Oral Argument