TRIAL ADVOCACY

Catalog description

This course provides an examination of the skills necessary to advocate in a criminal trial setting. Through the use of a mock courtroom, students will be introduced to the elements of trial practice and trial advocacy. Trial techniques will be illustrated within the structure of a mock trial and other courtroom-related procedures. Topics will include trial preparation and organization, pretrial motions, jury selection, opening statements, examination of expert and lay witness, introduction of evidence, and closing arguments.