La Oratoria forense. Una perspectiva sociológica

Alejandro Parodi González; Diana Jareño Ruiz

doi:10.31637/epsir-2025-1224

Authors

Alejandro Parodi González University of Alicante
Diana Jareño Ruiz University of Alicante https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9482-8017

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1224

Keywords:

Oratory, Sociology, Law, Interaction, Communication, Kinesics, Paralinguistics, Training

Abstract

Introduction: The ability of a legal professional to present their case in a convincing and persuasive manner can be just as important as their legal knowledge. This paper is based on three key aspects of the communication process: verbal language, paralinguistics, and nonverbal behaviour, related to Kinesics and Proxemics. Methodology: A mixed research design is proposed, using both qualitative and quantitative information as a result of two different tools: in-depth interviews with legal professionals and the rubric used for student evaluation. Results: The findings allow us to analyse the impact and effectiveness of legal discourse from the point of view of different social actors, both in the exercise of the profession and in the training process. Discussion: The results presented allow us to make a comparative analysis by sex, discovering the strengths and weaknesses of training and the profession related to paralinguistics and kinesics, as well as the contents related to argumentation and structure. Conclusions: The research reveals a lack of training in public speaking, which is corroborated by active professionals.

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Author Biographies

Alejandro Parodi González, University of Alicante

Degree in Sociology from the University of Alicante (UA). He is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology I of this university. He has obtained a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Audiovisual Communication and is currently doing a PhD on Forensic Oratory. He has been teaching Public Speaking in the Master's Degree in Law and Public Prosecutions at the University of Alicante since 1999. She has worked as a journalist in various media such as Antena 3 Radio, Cadena SER or AS newspaper and has been responsible for press in institutions such as the Alicante City Council or Hércules CF.

Diana Jareño Ruiz, University of Alicante

Degree and PhD in Sociology from the University of Alicante (UA). She is currently Professor in the Department of Sociology I of the UA, vice-president of the Spanish Federation of Sociology (FES) and president of the Valencian Association of Sociology (AVS). Her teaching and research work has given her the opportunity to carry out research stays in renowned international centres. She is director of the Sociological Research Group of the University of Alicante (GIS-UA). She has participated in numerous national and international R+D+i projects. She has made numerous contributions to conferences and is the author of scientific publications in prestigious journals and publishers. These contributions have focused on family, education, gender, migration and social innovation.

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