S. Trial Practice

Course Information

Course Number
L9175
Curriculum Level
Upperclass
Areas of Study
Civil Procedure, Litigation, and Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law and Procedure, Leadership, Legal Profession and Professional Responsibility
Type
Simulation
Additional Attributes
Experiential Credit

Section 003 Information

Instructor

Section Description

Prerequisite: Evidence

This seminar shall address the trial phases of civil and criminal litigation. Simulated trial problems designed to promote knowledge of the litigation process and to afford individual experience in selected phases of on-trial practice will be employed to familiarize students with pragmatic tactical issues and solutions. Written trial materials will be used. Towards the end of the semester, a full-scale trial will be scheduled.

The seminar is open only to students who have completed Evidence. It does not fulfill the legal writing requirement.

School Year & Semester
Spring 2023
Location
JGH 102b
Schedule
Class meets on
  • Monday
6:20 pm - 8:10 pm
Points
2
Method of Evaluation
Other
J.D Writing Credit?
No

Learning Outcomes

Primary
  • Understanding of various lawyering skills, incl. opening & closing statements, techniques & approaches to witness examinations, introduction of evidence, & case theory & planning. Specific focus on pragmatic & effective communication of themes & evidence.
Secondary
  • Understanding of various lawyering skills, incl. opening & closing statements, techniques & approaches to witness examinations, introduction of evidence, & case theory & planning. Specific focus on pragmatic & effective communication of themes & evidence.

Course Limitations

Instructor Pre-requisites
Evidence
Instructor Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Courses
None
Other Limitations
None

Additional Section for S. Trial Practice

Section 001

School Year & Semester

Fall 2022

Instructor

Location

JGH 102a

Schedule

Class meets on
  • Wednesday

Points

3

Section 002

School Year & Semester

Fall 2022

Instructor

Location

JGH 105

Schedule

Class meets on
  • Monday

Points

2

Section 003

School Year & Semester

Fall 2022

Instructors

Location

JGH 102a

Schedule

Class meets on
  • Tuesday

Points

3

Section 001

School Year & Semester

Spring 2023

Instructors

Location

JGH 102a

Schedule

Class meets on
  • Tuesday

Points

2

Section 002

School Year & Semester

Spring 2023

Instructors

Location

JGH 102b

Schedule

Class meets on
  • Tuesday

Points

3
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