To talk or not to talk in class– that is the question.  No one wants to be a gunner, and I won’t encourage people to talk in class just to show off–that’s not my jam.  However, the unique thing about law school is that almost always there’s a forced participation by way of the socratic method.  Sometimes you know it’s coming if the professor goes in some type of order; other times, you’re waiting (dreading) to be called.  Because participation is inevitable, it’s important to have confidence in how you convey your opinion in class.  Nothing screams timid and weak like someone that gets easily flustered and rolled over by…