Advocacy Survey: Skills

Semester: Fall 2015
Course ID: 176N
Credit Hours: 1
Unique: 28575

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective
Corresponding Classes:
- Advocacy Survey (28535)

Meeting Times

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
None

Description

This class has a mandatory evening skills component (Monday or Wednesday evening). Students must register for both the lecture (376M) and either Monday or Wednesday evening skills portion (176N) of the class. Advocacy survey is designed for beginning advocacy students who are interested in gaining exposure to all areas of advocacy. While focusing primarily on trial skills, the course will also cover topics such as motion practice and alternative dispute resolution. By combining theory through the lecture sessions with technique training in periodic skills sessions, students are able to practice what they learn. Students get hands-on practice in areas such as opening and closing statements, the use and relevance of technology in litigation, and the basic skills necessary to try a case. The skill sessions will end with the trial of a case. Students will examine a case file from pretrial motions, ADR, arbitration, voir dire and trial. This is a 4-credit class (1 credit pass/fail, 3 credits graded). Prerequisite or Concurrent: Evidence.

Instructors

McCormack, Tracy W.

Bledsoe, Murff F.

Important Class Changes

Date	Updated
08/25/2015	Instructor(s) updated