Courthouse Perspectives

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Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Practical, hands-on study of various courts in the Tarrant County area; includes the Court of Appeals, District Courts (civil, criminal, and family), County Courts (civil, criminal, and probate), and Justice of the Peace Courts; understanding the function, jurisdiction, and personnel of each court; daily lecture at the Court of Appeals by Justice McCoy, followed by visits to the various courts; introduction to judges, court coordinators, and court reporters; possible observation of proceedings in each court visited; emphasis on proper courtroom etiquette and procedural training on topics such as how to actually file a document with a court. Prerequisite: One year of law school in the full-time or part-time program.