Facilitator Guide
Preliminary Statement in a Brief
Facilitator Guide
Preliminary Statement in a Brief
- Topic
- Motion Practice
- Duration
- Format
- Remote or in person
What’s Covered
- Goals of a preliminary statement
- What to include
- Theme of your brief
- Drafting persuasively
Before the Session
Prepare the Attendees
Send the attendees an invitation for the session. Include this link, which has the videos and exercise they’ll need to prepare.
https://www.hotshotlegal.com/trainings/preliminary-statement-in-a-brief/attendee
Prepare Yourself
Watch the videos and read the exercise so you’re familiar with the Hotshot material.
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Course
Preliminary Statement in a Brief
How to draft an engaging, effective preliminary statement, including what to include and how to make it persuasive.
During the Session
- What are some of the goals for a preliminary statement?
- What information should you include in a preliminary statement?
- Why might you consider addressing your opponent’s compelling arguments in your preliminary statement?
- How can developing a successful theme improve your preliminary statement?
- What are a few ways that lawyers sometimes oversell their points?
- Anecdotes and war stories (e.g., about a near-disaster or a tough negotiation)
- General practice tips (dos and don’ts)
After the Session
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