Trial Advocacy (Judge-Taught)

LAW9081
Section 3, Fall 24

Schedule Information

Enrollment: /16
Credits: 3
Days Time Room Start Date End Date

Mon

 		1815-2115 SL290

Course Description

In this course, students are prepared for work in the trial court and for the atmosphere of the courtroom. Students will be given the opportunity to perform many of the functions of trial lawyers, such as direct and cross examinations, opening statements, presentation of exhibits, impeachment and rehabilitation and dealing with expert witnesses. In the middle of the semester, each student will be counsel in a mini mock trial. At the end of the semester, each student will be counsel in a full mock jury trial. The class is taught by two circuit court judges, who have extensive trial experience. Upon completion of the course, students will have extensive experience appearing before two judges.

Course Requirements

Exam Information

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Written Work Product

Trial element simulations (direct exam, cross exam, openings/closing, objections); participation as individual or co-counsel for full mock trial. A brief (5 pages or less) pre-trial motion may be required prior to final trial (submitted directly to instructors, not via EXPO).

Other Course Details

Prerequisites: (Evidence (6104)) Because the credits in this course count toward the JD Program Professional Skills requirement, JD candidates will be given enrollment priority for this class. Concurrencies: None

Exclusive With: None

Laptops Allowed: Yes

First Day Attendance Required: No

Course Resources: To be announced via Canvas.

Graduation Requirements

Satisfies Understanding Bias/Racism/Cross-Cultural Competency requirement: No

Satisfies Writing Requirement: No

Credits For Prof. Skills Requirement: Yes

Satisfies Professional Ethics: No

Additional Course Information

Schedule No.: 124818004

Modified Type: Simulation

Cross Listed: No

Waitlist Count: 0

Concentrations: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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