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Attorneys' uses of storytelling during opening statements

Lauren Thorne - Clemson University - Communication Studies
The role of lawyers is high-pressured given that the fate of a defendant is in their hands. They must present the most convincing case to the jurors in order to result in the verdict they want. The most critical time during the entire trial is during the lawyers’ opening statements. Because of th...