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When a lawyer accuses or defends an accused of a crime, he must spend a lot of time and effort to prepare for the trial. It is especially important to understand all the circumstances of the case, court precedents and knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of both the prosecution and the defense. No less important in this matter is the ability to make a speech. The lawyer will need to speak to those present at the trial, and it is especially important to impress the judge and jury. The court gets its first impression of the court case from the lawyer's opening statement. An introductory statement is a great opportunity for a lawyer to present the essence of a case without encountering objections and protests from the opposite side. Write an introductory word that grabs the jury's attention.
Steps
Method 1 of 1: Write your own introductory statement
1 Develop a plan. Sticking to the plan will help you organize your opening statement and bring up all the important aspects of the case. Write down the outline of your application in a notebook. Write down the main points you want to highlight, and then add additional facts and information to the important point. 
2 Try to appeal to the feelings of the jury. The jury is made up of real people, and each of them has their own daily life. Write an introductory statement that sounds like an interesting story. If there are circumstances in a lawsuit that the jury can relate to their own lives, they will remember those circumstances when the lawyer tells them about them. A compelling opening statement will give you the opportunity to tell a story and ensure that the jury has a personal interest in the circumstances of the case. 
3 Suggest a theory. You need to convey to the jury exactly what you are trying to prove. Show them your version of events, what exactly you are going to prove, and why only your explanation is credible. 
4 Provide evidence and evidence. Provide a brief overview so that the jury has an idea of what kind of evidence, facts and testimony will be presented in the case. Explain how exactly this evidence and evidence can support your version of what happened. 
5 Try to keep your style at ease. The opening statement should not be too controversial or authoritarian. Do not defend your point of view too aggressively or start a discussion. Demonstrate your professionalism, and this will help you ensure that the jury will trust you and your words. 
6 End the statement with your main statement. The last words should be important and memorable. Repeat your main statement several times and tell the jury what kind of verdict you expect. - 7 Practice your opening statement. Repeat your presentation in front of a mirror or colleagues several times. Modify the style and manner of presentation, if necessary.
Tips
- It is understood that the jury does not know anything in advance about the circumstances of the case. You must provide them with all the information they need to generate empathy for your side of the process.
- Try to stick to the plan and not be distracted by lengthy digressions and tirades.
Warnings
- Do not pre-empt the arguments of the other side in your opening statement. During your trial, you will have many opportunities to cross-examine witnesses and challenge evidence and evidence in a case. During your opening statement, you should focus on your side of the lawsuit.
What do you need
- Notepad or notebook
- Pen or pencil
- Colleagues
