Encyclopedias

• Am Jur Proof of Facts, 3rd ed. KF 8933 A42 1988; Westlaw*
  Provides legal background text, elements of proof, model discovery, illustrative questions & answers.
• Includes an illustrated medical dictionary.
• Am Jur Trials KF 8915 A74 1964; Westlaw*
  An encyclopedic guide to the modern practices, techniques, and tactics used in preparing and trying cases, with model programs for the handling of all types of litigation.
• Cyclopedia of Trial Practice, 2nd ed. KF 8913 S32 1970
• Shepard's Causes of Action KF 8863 S53 1983
• Shepard's Causes of Action 2d KF 8863 S53 1993
  Each article analyzes the elements of the cause of action, explains their proof, getting the case into court and through trial.
• Shepard's Preparing for Settlement and Trial KF 8900 P727 1985
  Covers personal injury, family law, wills, civil rights, securities fraud, & products liability. Includes master checklists and law and procedure for both plaintiff and defendant.

Communication Skills

• ABA, Trial Communication Skills, 2nd ed. KF 8915 A85 1996; Westlaw*
• Ball, Theater Tips & Strategies for Jury Trials, 3rd ed. KF 8915 Z9 B34 2003
• Tigar, Persuasion: The Litigator’s Art KF 8915 T55 1999
• Wilkins, Persuasive Jury Communication KF 8972 W55 1994 

Jury Selection 

• Frederick, Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection, 2nd ed. KF 8979 F3 2005  (Also Koren AV) 
• Gobert, Jury Selection: The Law, Art & Science of Selecting a Jury, 3rd ed. KF 8979 J67 2009; Westlaw*
• Hamlin, What Makes Juries Listen Today, 2nd ed. KF 8972 H28 1998
• National Jury Project, Jurywork: Systematic Techniques, 2nd ed. KF 9680 J875 1983; Westlaw*
• Sand, Modern Federal Jury Instructions KF 9682 A65 M64 1984; Lexis*
• Potuto, Federal Criminal Jury Instructions, 2nd ed. KF 9682 A65 S24 1991
• Werchick, Civil Jury Selection, 2nd ed. KF 8979 W48 1993
• West, Federal Jury Practice & Instructions: Civil & Criminal KF 8984 D4 

Treatises, Nutshells & Handbooks

• ABA, Going to Trial: A Step-by-Step Guide to Trial Practice & Procedure, 2nd ed. KF 8915 G65 1999 
• ABA, How to Prepare Witnesses for Trial, 2nd ed. KF 8915 A83 1998
• ABA, McElhaney's Trial Notebook, 4th ed. KF 8915 Z9 M25 2005
• Bailey/Fishman, Criminal Trial Techniques KF 9656 B29 1994; Westlaw*
• Bergman, Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell, 4th ed. KF 8915 Z9 B47 2006
• Broder, Trial Handbook for New York Lawyers, 3rd ed. KFN 6025 B76 1996 (NY Alcove)
• Finem, How-to-Win Trial Manual: Winning Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell, Rev. 4th ed. KF 8915 F54 2008 (Study Aids)
• Fontham, Trial Technique and Evidence, 3rd ed. KF 8915 F64 2008
• Givens, Advocacy: The Art of Pleading a Cause, 3rd ed. KF 8915 G55 1992
• Hegland, Trial and Clinical Skills in a Nutshell, 4th ed. KF 8915 Z9 A43 2005 (Study Aids)
• Hunter, Federal Trial Handbook: Civil / Criminal, 4th ed. KF 8915 H852 civ.; KF 8915 H852 crim.; Westlaw*
• Lane, Goldstein Trial Technique, 3rd ed. KF 8915 G62 1984; Westlaw*
• Mauet, Trial Techniques, 8th ed. KF 8915 M38 2010 (Reserve)
• PLI, Civil Litigation Institute KF 8841 C475 (Also Koren AV) 
• PLI, How to Handle Your First Criminal Trial KF 9656 H69 1997 (Also Koren AV)
• Purver, The Trial Lawyer's Book KF 8915 T72 1990 
• Siemer, Effective Use of Courtroom Technology KF 8915 Z9 E375 2002 (Also Koren AV)
• Sinclair, Trial Handbook, 3rd ed. KF 8915 S56 2002 (Also Koren AV)
• Sonsteng, The Trialbook, 2nd ed. KF 8915 S66 1995 (Also Koren AV)
• West, Civil Actions Against the United States KF 9065 C58 2002 

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• trial practice--united states jury selection--united states
• actions and defenses--united states pre-trial procedure--united states
• forensic oratory--united states summation (Law)--united states
• instructions to juries--united states