Intensive Trial Skills
- Semester: Fall 2013
- Course ID: 376H
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 29240
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
- Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Corresponding Classes:
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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TUE | 12:45 - 3:30 pm | TNH 3.140 |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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None |
Description
This class is designed for the serious advocacy student interested in improving trial skills through intensive training exercises and immersion into trial skills. In the Intensive Trial Practice course, students are divided into small groups and try case after case throughout the semester for a deep immersion in trial skills. The course teaches them how to try and defend a case alone as well as how to partner during a trial. This is a fast-paced, intensive course intended for students with the interest, commitment and energy necessary to participate in multiple trials during the semester. This is a 4-credit class (1 credit graded; 3 credits pass/fail). Prerequisites: Advocacy Survey and EvidenceTextbooks ( * denotes required )
Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers
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Keith Evans
The Capitol.Net
,
edition: 2004
ISBN: 978-1-58733-185-5
ISBN: 978-1-58733-185-5
The First Trial: Where do I sit? What do I say?
*
Steven Goldberg & Tracy McCormack
West
,
edition: 2nd
ISBN: 9780314211590
ISBN: 9780314211590
Instructors
Lazar, Jodi Ruth