Opening Statement Example + Review (Tips INCLUDED!)

This Opening Statement was made during a murder trial and is a great example that will spark some ideas as you write your own opening statement -- either for mock trial or actual trial.

So find out how to write and deliver an opening statement by watching this video!

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[LawVenture]

What are your thoughts on this Opening Statement? What did you like and what didn't you like?

[jesled]

Love this opening catchy and to the ominous point of the story

[monicaAdkins]

Jarrett thank you for this content. Can you do some videos that do not involve a jury? For example, a Family Law Enforcement case.

[OZBarStories]

I’m Australian. Very junior lawyer. I have knocked over many much more experienced counsel than I because I am super friendly and get the jury onside. I try to make every jury member smile or nod at me at least once when talking.

[LawVenture]

Dang it! There's a typo at 5:38... I have dishonored my family 😔😔

[jaredjohnson]

Good Tutorial! I would like to see one of your opening statements, for contrast. Thanks.

[knowscountchen]

I love you the pointing thing is so funny

[keith-]

How detailed are you allowed to be about evidence as a pro Se' self representing defendant when making opening statements to a jury? Is there a time limit on how long you are allowed to make an opening statement in Texas? And are the rules and guidelines for opening statements the same for the defense as the state?

[keith-]

In opening or closing statements are you allowed to speak of the corruption that is so embedded within our legal / judicial system these days and how all of our civil rights are being trampled on and strangled from our lives? I am not being fictitious I am being serious? As a Pro Se' defendant are we allowed to be a bit dramatic in order to make an extremely poignant point about being falsely accused and charged with a crime?

[tcgunter]

I signed up to get the free 10 step download, but it has expired. Any other way to obtain it? Thank you.

[GuilamoLaw]

She definitely should have used technology. A PowerPoint with a timeline and a list of characters along with their roles.

[GuilamoLaw]

No, no, no! The prosecutor never mentions the burden of proof!

[paulleblanc]

I would never say "may it please the court." It is unnecessary and pushes the jurors to the backs of their chairs, it's legal speak. The first words in this case should have been about the body, the date comes later. When you say may it please the court you are boring. Don't be boring in openings, most jurors make up their minds in the first 5-10 minutes of the opening.

[ronaldgmaster]

Lol ultimate arm chair quarterback with a nonsense critique. He should learn what to do from this lady.