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Preparing Your Case

1. Gathering Information

2. Analyzing Case Information

3. Preparing Questions to Ask in the Hearing

4. Writing Opening Statements

5. Writing Closing Statements

6. Preparing Witnesses for the Hearing

7. Last Minute Reminder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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