Brevity requires mastery of the detail

From my interview with Peter Jacobson QC. 

Being brief does not mean “dumbing it down”. It is critical that you are across the intricacies and the detail. 

Brevity and clarity are a reflection of thorough preparation plus the application of critical thought and judgment so that the true essence of the case can be presented.

There was a time when judges read nothing before they came on the Bench and had to rely on counsel to explain it to them. Even then, although it would take a lot longer to explain the case to the judge, you would still need to be able to express it in the most clear and succinct way you can.

This requires assimilation of the detail so the issues can be broken down in a sensible manner. Explanation against a set of clear issues will help make it digestible.

For the full interview follow the link to advocacyhub.com.au