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The Trial Brief & Supporting Memorandum ,[object Object],[object Object]
Pretrial Motions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Structure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Check the local Rules of Court first
Caption ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Title ,[object Object],[object Object]
Statement of Facts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Statement of Facts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Facts: Tell What Happened ,[object Object],[object Object]
Facts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Hold the Court’s Attention ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Protect Your Credibility ,[object Object],[object Object]
Citations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Citations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Drafting the Facts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Unfavorable Facts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tell a Compelling Story ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Multiple Claims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Argument & Authorities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Argument ,[object Object],[object Object]
Organizational Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Heart of the Brief ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Introduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Introduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Summary of the Argument ,[object Object],[object Object]
Organizing the Argument ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
CREAC (single claim) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
CREAC ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Multiple Claims ,[object Object],[object Object]
Multiple Claims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Point Headings ,[object Object],[object Object]
How to Craft Persuasive  Point Headings ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Organizing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thesis Paragraph first element/first claim ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Persuasive Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Dealing with the Bad Stuff ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Dealing with Adverse Arguments ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Editor's Notes

  1. NOT: My opponent will argue X, but this is wrong because… INSTEAD: Opponent misconstrues the exception allowing employers to test employees as part of an ongoing investigation into economic losses.