Public Speaking for Lawyers

Catalog description

This interactive workshop explores the public speaking and performance skills necessary to help you excel as an advocate and leader. Through a series of group exercises and simulations, individual presentations, performance theory discussions, and short assignments, we will actively explore the artistic and athletic craft of delivery, using performance techniques embraced by award-winning performers, world leaders, and Olympic athletes. By the end of this course, you should be able to speak and move with more freedom, presence, and humanity, listen effectively, and joyfully connect with audiences of all sizes and backgrounds. No prior performance or public speaking experience necessary, but you will be expected to bring your full attention, a sense of curiosity and play, respectful support for your fellow students as they learn, and a willingness to discover, use, and share your authentic voice. Grading will be based on attendance, class participation, and written and/or oral assignments.