Global Lawyering Skills, published by the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, focuses on developing practical legal skills essential for effective lawyering in a global context. The blog covers topics such as legal writing and communication, advocacy techniques, storytelling in legal practice, judicial perspectives, and ethical considerations in persuasion. It also highlights experiential learning opportunities, including clinics and interviews with judges, to provide insights into courtroom practice and public policy advocacy. The content aims to enhance law students' and practitioners' abilities to engage with clients, opposing parties, and the legal system with professionalism and empathy.
Post written by Hether Macfarlane
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My new podcast has just posted on CAP·impact, the McGeorge Capital Center for Law & Policy Blog on telling a compelling story. In this In Practice podcast, I discuss how telling a compelling story can help an advocate clarify points and simplify…
Post Written by: Hether Macfarlane
The Association of Legal Writing Directors and the Legal Writing Institute announced today that Professor Ian Gallagher, Professor of Law and Director of Legal Communication and Research at Syracuse University School of Law, is the…
Mary-Beth Moylan recently sat down with Judge Allison Claire, a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California to discuss her advice to attorneys practicing in her courtroom and chambers, and in…
I hope you will check out my first podcast posted today on CAP·impact, the McGeorge Capital Center for Law & Policy Blog. In this In Practice podcast on Credibility and Ethos in Persuasion, I talk about ways advocates can bolster the ethos of…
Post written by Lindsey Blanchard
As a professor of lawyering skills, one of the questions I am asked most frequently by my students and colleagues is, “What do you think is the most important…
On Saturday, September 27, I had the pleasure of presenting materials and leading a discussion on advanced persuasive techniques as part of our school’s Alumni Day activities. Working with alumni gives me the opportunity to engage with experienced legal writers…
Post Written by Jeffrey Proske
Special kudos to Emory University School of Law for recognizing the enormous achievements of Tina L. Stark in the field of transactional drafting. On September 1, 2017, Emory announced the “Tina L. Stark Award for…
Post Written by Lindsey Blanchard
Welcome to the new school year and to McGeorge School of Law’s new Global Lawyering Skills Blog! In addition to the activities that accompany the beginning of every school year—meeting incoming students, talking to former…
