LAW 7617 - Trial Practice

Prerequisite, LAW 7142. This is a practical skills course in advocacy which introduces students to the fundamental components of a typical civil and criminal trial. It requires students to perform exercises involving each component, and try a mock civil or criminal case from provided problem materials. The course requires student participation in discrete exercises, including jury voir dire, opening and closing statements, and direct and cross-examination. Prerequisite: successful completion of Evidence. This course will satisfy the Experiential Course requirement. This course is a core requirement for the Advocacy and Dispute Resolution certificate. This course will meet the Law School’s Experiential Course requirement. Letter grade. 3 credits