The Consumer Law Magazine Issue #2 Nov 1 | Page 4

7 Public Speaking Techniques for Lawyers

Public speaking is an art, and mastery of rhetoric contributes to the success of politicians, lawyers and the like. As a (court) lawyer, you will encounter many situations when you have to speak in public. Your job demands that you master the art of public speaking: the speeches lawyers make determine the fate of people like many momentous speeches politicians deliver change the course of history. Knowing the law and legal practices is not enough to become a successful lawyer, your success largely depends on your ability to speak well in public. No one is born a great and eloquent speaker, some have more talent for public speaking than others, but it is an acquired skill like the skill of playing the piano, and the following tips can help you improve your public speaking skills.