TV shows such as “Law and Order,” “The Practice,” “Suits” and countless other lawyer shows have embedded legal folklore of dramatic opening statements and surprising closing arguments as the key to winning cases.

These bookends of trial are absolutely important since they are the first and last opportunities a young lawyer will have to make an impression—to persuade the jury or judge. However, generally these summations are not even considered evidence to prove one’s case.

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