PSC 3190Trial Advocacy Lab

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Prerequisite(s): PSC 1010 OR CJC 1010 with a C- or above In this course students are introduced to the civil and criminal trial process in the United States as a means of preparing students to participate in the American Mock Trial Association's collegiate mock trial competitions. Topics include public speaking, opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, closing statements, working with evidence, and other related issues. Throughout the course, students practice elements of the trial process using past and current American Mock Trial Association case materials, including staging a complete mock trial. The AMTA case packet alternates between civil and criminal cases every other year. May be repeated once for a total of 6 credits. Instructor permission required.