Contemporary Trial Advocacy

Catalog description

This class introduces students to contemporary courtroom advocacy with a focus on opening statements, witness examinations, objections, handling evidence, and closing arguments. Students will also explore key evidentiary rules involving relevancy, hearsay, and character evidence. This course focuses on experiential learning. Students will learn mainly by preparing for and participating in a mock trial of a fictitious case prepared by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). Throughout the fall semester, all students will participate in mock trial exercises as an attorney, witness, or both. Students are also encouraged to participate in two intercollegiate tournaments in the spring semester. Prer., Sophomore Standing.