Trial Advocacy

LAW9081
Section 2, Spring 25

Schedule Information

Enrollment: 14/16
Credits: 3
Days Time Room Start Date End Date

Tue

 		1400-1700 SL290 01/21/2025 04/22/2025

Course Description

This course is geared towards giving the student instruction and practice in presenting a case at trial. The course will follow two simulated civil trial cases over the course of the semester, with students split into two teams (plaintiff’s counsel and defendant’s counsel). Each student will learn and perform all aspects of a trial, including Jury selection, Opening Statements, Direct Examination, Cross Examination, Expert Witness Examination, Objections, Closing Arguments, and presentation and admission of evidence. Class time will be broken down into (i) instruction; (ii) student practice and performance; and (iii) team discussion/preparation.

Course Requirements

Exam Information

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Other Work

Each student will learn and perform all aspects of a trial, including Jury selection, Opening Statements, Direct Examination, Cross Examination, Expert Witness Examination, Objections, Closing Arguments, and presentation and admission of evidence. Class time will be broken down into (i) instruction; (ii) student practice and performance; and (iii) team discussion/preparation.

Other Course Details

Prerequisites: Evidence recommended, but not required. 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: Yes

Course Resources: To be announced.

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.: 125210101

Modified Type: Simulation

Cross Listed: No

Waitlist Count: 0

Concentrations: Litigation and Procedure

Evaluation Portal Via LawWeb Opens: Tuesday, April 22, 12:01 AM

Evaluation Portal Via LawWeb Closes: Sunday, April 27, 11:59 PM

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