The Deep Issue: Studies in a Revolutionary Idea

The Deep Issue: Studies in a Revolutionary Idea

The Deep Issue: Studies in a Revolutionary Idea - Self-Paced Online Seminars - LawProse

In 1984, while serving as a law clerk to Judge Thomas M. Reavley of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Bryan Garner began a quest to answer this question: How can a writer most sensibly state a legal problem? And after much research and working through hundreds of briefs and motions, Professor Garner developed the Deep Issue–the most effective presentation of an argument’s key points in a concise and understandable manner. Judges all over the country have touted briefs using the Deep Issue. In one hour, Professor Garner will explain the method and makeup of the Deep Issue and how to use it effectively no matter how complicated the case or brief.

In materials describing the Deep Issue and also with examples of actual issue statements framed as the Deep Issue, Professor Garner will teach you something that will revolutionize your writing.

Seminar Specifications

Seminar Length

60 minutes (total video length)

License Window

30 days from date of license purchase.

Production Date

January 19, 2011; Full review: November 30, 2020

Live, interactive function

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Seminar Format

Print out Course Material (PDF)
Begin the seminar video.

Seminar Content Tree
(seminar module)

  • Directions
  • Course Material (PDF)
  • PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
  • Deep Issue Part 1 (video)
  • Quiz
  • Deep Issue Part 2 (video)
  • Quiz
  • Code Word

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Want more focused training on specific legal-writing skills? Professor Bryan A. Garner has created over 40 hours here for you. Learn the skills of legal writing and take the mystery out of the art.

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