ABSTRACT

This chapter is about giving presentations on a legal topic. The first part introduces the topic and looks at different types of presentations that lawyers give. The second part focuses on preparing a presentation. It contains sections on the introduction, main points, and conclusion of a presentation. It also includes exercises on preparing visual aids, giving feedback, and dealing with questions from the audience. The third part considers some tips for delivering a presentation. The scenario used in this chapter is the preparation of a webinar for clients, but the skills can be used for other types of presentations, including face-to-face presentations.

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

plan and prepare a presentation on a legal topic

introduce and conclude a presentation effectively

create and describe your main presentation slides

deal with questions about a presentation

deliver a presentation with confidence