The relevance of the communication, oratory, and argumentation approach in Law schools

Abstract

This article aims to address the importance of including and deepening practices of argumentation and oratory in law schools, given the need to prepare students for the job market and for life effectively with regard to communications and explanations in the legal world. In this context, the relevance of dealing with oratory was highlighted, which practices are generally adopted by educational institutions, the difficulties of academics regarding argumentation, the moments in which knowledge is applied, presenting suggestions for activities and reflections on the use of techniques for better dissemination of information and persuasion. The study of the chosen theme is very significant given the existence of difficulties of academics, insecurity when exposing their ideas and lack of practices to develop communication skills during graduation, as well as the presence of complex terms and the need for a special care with regard to the legal sphere. As a methodological procedure, the hypothetical deductive was used, debating the problem based on articles, books and works on the subject. It is concluded that the topic needs to be further studied, it is recommended to develop more communication practices in educational institutions, as persuasion and argumentation generate great impacts on decision-making, can change situations and provide more effective results. It was understood that universities should prepare academics for a legal career more adequately according to what life requires.