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Law Practice

Aug. 13, 2016

Didn't learn how to defend depositions in law school? Not to worry

You're a new lawyer. You've done a bunch of research projects, prepared several motions. You're feeling pretty good. In comes your partner explaining that an emergency has come up and you need to defend the client's upcoming deposition.

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You're a newbie lawyer, enjoying the good life of litigation. You've done a bunch of research projects, prepared and answered written discovery, prepared some motions, and maybe got the chance to take a deposition or two. You're feeling pretty good about being a lawyer. In comes your partner explaining that an emergency has come up and you need to defend the client's upcoming deposition. Oh, and you also have to prepare the witness to testify. You panic mode because you've never prepared a...

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