Advocate July18 cvr ezine

Articles in this issue:

Oscar Wilde

An ideal mentor for a trial attorney, his life experience offers a cautionary tale about pursuing a case you cannot win


Become a complete trial lawyer: Get politically engaged

“We are only one election away from being put out of business”


Bar exam blues

Are law schools failing their students?


From the Bench

A guide to the presentation of your case: Trial lawyer skills for the new attorney


What jurors say after a trial

All jurors don’t hate jury duty, but all jurors hate repetitious questions that prolong the trial. And they love judges that keep things moving


Informal Discovery Conferences

An effective and efficient way to resolve most discovery disputes


Common mistakes you can avoid

The master-calendar civil trial courts offer this judge a new perspective on common mistakes in the courtroom and how to avoid them


Lawyer Lincoln’s trial tactics

How Abraham Lincoln developed his trial skills and prepared himself to persuade juries


Paying attention?

The Administration and the Supreme Court’s latest attacks on consumers


Voir dire

This is your only opportunity to talk to the jurors until the case is decided