Product Description

Newly revised, this leading book in the field shows how to prepare for a jury trial and reviews the thought processes of a lawyer before and during each aspect of a trial. Structured to follow the stages of a trial, <b>Trial Techniques</b> continues to deliver practical advice and abundant examples of the courtroom skills needed to present evidence and arguments persuasively. This comprehensive yet concise handbook covers all aspects of the trial process, providing the perfect source for your elective course. <p class="copymedium"> <b>This long-time leading course book is an invaluable source for prospective trial lawyers, presenting:</b> </p> <ul> <li class="copymedium"> a <b>best-selling author</b> renowned for his skills both as a writer and litigator </li> <li class="copymedium"> a <b>clear, engaging writing style</b> that breaks the trial process down into its critical components for more thorough and<b> efficient comprehension</b> </li> <li class="copymedium"> <b>excellent examples</b> illustrating strategies for opening statements, jury selection, <b>direct- and cross-examination, exhibits, objections</b>, and more </li> <li class="copymedium"> an appendix containing the <b>Federal Rules of Evidence</b> for easy reference </li> </ul> <p> An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aspenlawschool.com/mauet_trialtechniques7"> http://www.aspenlawschool.com/mauet_trialtechniques7</a> </p>

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53480 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-14
• Released on: 2007-02-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 584 pages

Customer Reviews

Classic
Mauet's Trial Technique is the classic textbook for trial courses in law schools around the country. It works just as well as a reference book for trial. It takes one through every step of trial, assuming the reader knows nothing about procedure. For example, not only does it teach how to lay a foundation for an exhibit with a witness, it tells you who to give the exhibit to to have it marked (the court clerk). This is not for advanced trial lawyers but is a good textbook for beginners and a solid reference for lawyers who only occassionally go to trial.

A classic, but there are better books on trial techniques out there
Mauet's book has been around for a long time and it's beginning to show its age. The new edition sticks with the same format and doesn't add much new material. It offers solid advice that hardly anyone would disagree with, but in fact that's one of its flaws: it just doesn't push the envelope. For example, it tries to teach trial skills by looking only at hypothetical situations and fictional characters. Why use fiction when real life is so much more interesting and instructive? Why not use real court cases and learn from the mistakes and successes of lawyers we all know about?

My favorite trial techniques book right now is Winning at Trial, written by a current US Attorney (D. Shane Read). The author not only knows what he's talking about (you get the same solid advice as with Mauet), but the book also comes with two DVDs with over 4 hours of video from televised trials (including the O.J. trial), as well as numerous transcripts from actual trials. For students, your professor is probably going to stick with whatever text they're currently using, but I would recommend Read's book as a complement to give you a better idea of what really good (and not so good) trial attorneys do in actual trials.

How to Stumble Through Your First Trial Without Embarrassing Yourself
This book is absolutely fantastic. It's almost like a "Trials for Dummies" book for young attorneys and law students. Mauet's writing is easy to read and his advice is easy to follow. He provides examples that really drive home his points. This book should be assigned reading for every trial advocacy class. It was not assigned for my class but an attorney recommeded it to me and I found it invaluable. If you have a trial competition coming up, or are simply in over your head as a young attorney, reach for this lifeline ASAP!