Openings and Closings

Melvin Belli describes the excitement of trying a new case; Purpose of the opening statement; Developing the case theme or “sobriquet”; Why you prepare your closing statement first; The Escola v. Coca-Cola case; Use of parables and analogies; The “Golden Rule” when educating the jury; The Victor Hungerford case; The lawyer’s attitude toward a judge; Brevity and succinctness; Reading the jury while orating; The Reckenbeil closing; Attacking the opponent’s arguments; Speaking objections; Flukes and luck; Special issues and instructions; The most effective closing words ever used; How much to allow for rebuttal; “When the doves fly”; The dangers of overconfidence; Use of demonstrative evidence; Key mistakes to avoid in summation; and more.

 

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LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

American Law: How It Works

Civil Court Process and Procedure

Criminal Court Process and Procedure

History of American Criminal Justice

History of World Criminal Justice

The Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Psychology, Criminality and Incarceration

Religion Politics and Law

Ten Commandments of Avoiding Legal Malpractice

Terrorism: Weapon of Fear

The Belli Tapes: Winning at Trial (10 volumes)

• Accepting a Case
• Pre-Trial Preparation
• Presenting a Case
• Openings and Closings
• Demonstrative Evidence
• Courtroom Tactics
• Criminal Defenses
• Winning on Appeal
• Awards & Settlements
• Legal Ethics

EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION

American Academic Education Today

Chekov's Seagull Milestone in World Theater

Cross Cultural Communications

Culture Identity & Behavior

Educational Psychology in the Classroom

History of American Academic Education

History of Educational Psychology

Intellectual Property and the Internet

Interpreting Nonverbal Communications

Religion Politics and Law

PSYCHOLOGY AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Choice Theory: Basis of Reality Therapy

Cognitive Psychology

Ethics in Psychological Research

History of Educational Psychology

History of Psychology I: Mind, Self & Soul

History of Psychology II: Freud, Jung & Psychoanalysis

History of Psychology III: Ethics, Logic & Truth

History of Sociology

The Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Religion

Psychology, Criminality and Incarceration

Psychometrics I: Intelligence & Aptitude

Psychometrics II: Personality & Forensic Assessment

Religion Politics and Law

Sociology of Religion

Theories in Social Work Practice