Part One deals with the craft of advocacy — practical pointers on composing and delivering an effective summation.

Part Two is a compendium on the law of closing argument — the cases that define the boundaries beyond which a lawyer may not venture when arguing to a jury. Written by a South Carolina judge, this section focuses on the South Carolina law of closing argument.

Part Three includes a collection of over 200 short segments from actual closing arguments in civil and criminal cases. These segments have been carefully selected from recent and historic cases around the country and cover 80 different frequently recurring topics. A few of the subject matters include: Introductions and Closings; Burden of Proof; Credibility; Damages; Expert Testimony; Circumstantial Evidence; Character Witnesses; Reasonable Doubt; and Inconsistent Claims and Defenses.