Authors :
Kallol Chakrabarti
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV1224
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Abstract :
The transition to digital court systems
necessitates a deep understanding of rhetorical strategies
to maintain fairness and effectiveness in judicial
proceedings. This paper explores how classical rhetorical
devices such as ethos, pathos, and logos [2] are adapted
for virtual litigation, particularly where physical cues are
limited. Using two fictitious legal documents—one
characterized by extreme rhetoric and the other by
constructive rhetoric—the study examines how rhetorical
choices influence perceptions of credibility, emotion, and
logical coherence. The analysis builds upon prior
discussions of rhetorical practices in digital contexts,
emphasizing the ethical and inclusive considerations
required for equitable digital advocacy.
Recommendations for training legal professionals to
navigate these complexities are also provided.
References :
- K. Chakrabarti, "Rhetorical devices in emerging digital court systems: ensuring fairness in virtual judicial proceedings," Int. J. Innov. Sci. Res. Technol., vol. 9, no. 11, pp. 1-8, Nov. 2024. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14177011
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The transition to digital court systems
necessitates a deep understanding of rhetorical strategies
to maintain fairness and effectiveness in judicial
proceedings. This paper explores how classical rhetorical
devices such as ethos, pathos, and logos [2] are adapted
for virtual litigation, particularly where physical cues are
limited. Using two fictitious legal documents—one
characterized by extreme rhetoric and the other by
constructive rhetoric—the study examines how rhetorical
choices influence perceptions of credibility, emotion, and
logical coherence. The analysis builds upon prior
discussions of rhetorical practices in digital contexts,
emphasizing the ethical and inclusive considerations
required for equitable digital advocacy.
Recommendations for training legal professionals to
navigate these complexities are also provided.
