Trial Advocacy

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to coordinate their knowledge of procedure and evidence with their knowledge of substantive law in a realistic and dramatic setting, with the aim of developing some facility in the techniques of trial practice. Problems demonstrated or otherwise raised for consideration include the following: interviews with clients; investigation of a case, personally and through investigators; use of experts such as physicians, engineers, and photographers; evaluation and settlement of cases; choice of court and method of trial; initiating the action; depositions, disclosures, discovery, and other pretrial preparations; selection of jury; opening statements; order of trial; effective presentation of evidence; selective trial tactics; arguments to the jury; requests to charge the jury; use of motions before and after trial. Throughout the course, stress will be placed on the proper discharge of the attorney's functions and responsibilities in a professional manner.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Monday 6:30-9:15PM
  • Location: ST108

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7740-10
  • Course Type: Practicum
  • Prerequisites: Pre or co-requisite: Evidence (7560).
  • Credits (min/max): 3/3
  • Notes: The requisite of Evidence (LAW 7560) has been temporarily removed. Those not meeting the requisite must obtain instructor waiver of the requisite to remain enrolled. Seats have been reserved for evening students.
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Closed
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 16/16
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 4/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: NO EXAM