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Perspective

Jun. 9, 2010

Ten-Step Guide to Oral Argument for Junior Attorneys

David Grenardo of King & Spalding explains how to argue effectively in order to represent your client's interest to the best of your ability.

By David Grenardo

Junior attorneys are often eager to step into court to argue. Before doing so, attorneys must understand what is necessary to argue effectively. A compelling oral argument must be persuasive, and it requires preparation and precision. By following the 10-step guide outlined below, a junior attorney can maximize the opportunity to argue in court and represent the client's interests to the best of his or her ability.

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