How do you become an eloquent speaker?

anne1244
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:18:00 +0000

I concur with Greybeard’s assessment. I would say it is important to be an effective speaker to be an attorney, and most of that involves preparation. Having said that, if you are still in high school or undergrad, certainly debate skills and, frankly, theater would help you with thinking on your feet and speaking in front of lots of people. Even if you are a transactional lawyer, you often have to hold the floor in front of dozens of people when negotiating. Shy flowers need not apply.