Effective Communication Outside of the Courtroom

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This seminar introduces skills to make students more effective in their interpersonal communication, teamwork, and persuasive public speaking. Class sessions will feature a combination of lectures, individual and group presentations, discussion, and in-class exercises. Students will receive feedback on their performances through self-reflections, peer evaluations, and instructor evaluations. Students with have opportunities to interact with practicing lawyers, who will explain how interpersonal communication and public presentation skills shape their day-to-day responsibilities.