The Trial Advocacy College
The
Trial Advocacy College is an intensive
eight-day experience offered annually between the fall and spring
terms. Third-year students are enrolled with participants from
the nation’s best litigation units in an intensive practice
program with a faculty comprised of some of the best trial lawyers
and outstanding judges in the country. This selective program
supplements the 14 sections of trial advocacy offered each academic
year. Additional practice opportunities for students include several
clinics plus a variety of classes
using simulations or transactional teaching methods.
RELATED COURSE:
TRIAL ADVOCACY Seminar
In this seminar students prepare to work in the trial court
and for the atmosphere of the courtroom. Extensive use is made
of simulated trial episodes. Students perform one or more of
the functions of trial lawyers on their feet, such as direct
and cross examination, opening statements, handling of exhibits,
objections and closing argument. Some sections of the seminar
require specific witness and juror service of each student enrolled.
Instruction in the practice and technique of advocacy is provided
during each class session. All sections schedule at least one
full mock trial in which each student serves as co-counsel.