Trial Advocacy Board Workshop

Catalog description

Open only to Trial Advocacy Board members. The focus of the first semester involves skills training on the basic components of a jury trial, including opening statement, closing argument, direct and cross-examination, and case theory and theme. The first semester will also focus on developing technical skills, including admitting evidence, refreshing witness’s memory, recorded recollection, impeaching witnesses, and qualifying expert witnesses. The second semester will continue to focus on honing advocacy skills and will also include completion of a jury trial and a bench trial.