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Anatomy of the Trial reveals the secrets of in effect courtroom advocacy similar to no alternative authorised how-to. Centered upon the genuine universe rapist hearing of the domestic fundraiser, the book takes readers from voir apocalyptic to verdict, charity candid, no-nonsense pointers upon how to try fiercely contested cases. Arising from the star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles, the box in subject highlighted the intersection of Washington politics, debate finance, as well as Hollywood celebrity. In Sandler’s hands, the hearing serves as the laboratory in that to find necessary lessons about litigation. With examples from the transcript, he illustrates undying strategies for opening statements, declare examinations, as well as shutting arguments. Com… More >>
Anatomy of the Trial: A Primer for Young Lawyers
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“Anatomy of a Trial: A Primer for Young Lawyers is an excellent book for trial lawyers, young and old alike. It is an important teaching tool that doesn’t just set out general concepts — it applies them. With the glitter of Hollywood and the glamour of politics along with the allure of big money, the trial presented [Paul Mark] Sandler with an excellent setting for teaching trial techniques in an exciting and readable format. This is a book that all trial lawyers and trial-lawyer wannabes should read.” — Litigation Magazine
What a gem. I received this book as a gift soon after I passed the New York state bar exam. Although designed specifically with untested trial lawyers in mind, this is an invaluable resource for litigators of any experience level. Examining effective trial techniques and advocacy, this book goes beyond the usual teachings of law professors, and delves into concepts of persuasion first explored by the likes of Aristotle and Cicero. Moving with ease between ancient teachings on persuasive argument and current principals of litigation, Sandler provides a full view of the complexities of modern-day trial advocacy.
This book is especially accessible, as the author sets forth his ideas using vivid examples set against a Hollywood backdrop. Tracking each idea with an illustration drawn straight from the David Rosen case, this book presents more than the mere “dos and don’ts” of litigation. Ultimately, “Anatomy of a Trial” provides valuable insight into the psychology of jurors and jurists alike, gleaned from Sandler’s decades of experience in the courtroom.
What sets this volume apart from other, similar aides, however, is the inclusion of commentary from the bench. Sandler has set his advice to a famous trial, pairing each idea presented with notes from highly respected jurists highlighting where counsel excelled and where counsel fell short. Judges Aspen, Drummond, Garbis, and Grimm provide precious insight into the issues of persuasion and rhetoric from a unique and often unobtainable perspective. “Anatomy of a Trial” is the full package, providing unparalleled advice paired with real-world examples and judicial critiques.
Part courtroom drama, part instruction manual, Sandler’s book belongs in every law student’s book bag and every young lawyer’s briefcase.
This book gave me a lot of useful advice with respect to how to prepare for and conduct a trial, which the book presented through the compelling tale of the criminal prosecution of David Rosen, a former campaign organizer for Senator Hillary Clinton. The book provides transcripts of actual proceedings, showing how to conduct direct and cross examination, and opening and closing arguments.
Particularly helpful were the descriptions of effective communication and rhetoric, using methods developed by ancient Greeks and Roman orators. Unfortunately, the teaching of these skills has fallen out of favor in schools, where rhetoric was once an important part of the curriculum. Hopefully this book will spark a renewed interest in the classical art of persuasion.
The advice from members of the bench, who wrote sections for the book, also provided a helpful perspective on how to communicate with and persuade judges.
I’m a first-year litigation associate, and my partner gave me a copy of this book last week. Haven’t finished it yet, but I can say it’s opening my eyes to what law school didn’t (and private practice hasn’t yet)–that is, the way cases are actually built and argued in front of juries. It helps that the book focuses on an interesting trial–an aide to Sen. Clinton indicted for violating campaign finance law. He was, of course, acquitted, and the book shows how it all went down. It’s not as good as trying cases yourself, but the book helps you realize that litigating isn’t rocket science, that you could make a good show of it yourself, even if you are a year out of law school.
Wow! What a great book! As a young attorney, this is a great resource that provides tangible examples of how to approach even the most complex of trials. This book is so effective because it uses the real world criminal trial of political fundraiser David Rosen to highlight effective trial techniques. It takes the reader from the beginning of the trial to the end, offering valuable commentary along the way. As the jury trial is quickly becoming a thing of myth and legend, many younger lawyers don’t have the chance to try many jury trials. This book is like having a seasoned mentor at your beckon call, to help you navigate the twists and turns and formulate a winning strategy. Another aspect of this book that I particularly enjoyed was the commentary, observation and critique by the distinguished jurists that contributed to this book. Their insight about persuasion and technique are invaluable to any trial lawyer. This book is a must have and a must read for any serious trial lawyer.