Trial Advocacy
SLN #: 11344Course Prefix: LAW-738
Course Section: 1001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Gilg
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Students learn trial advocacy skills by developing trial themes, performing opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examination, making and arguing objections and motions to the Court, and making closing arguments, along with learning about other aspects of trial practice. The course culminates in a jury trial. Student presentations will be videotaped for classroom critique. Students will also learn how to use courtroom technology to create demonstrative exhibits and for organizing and presenting evidence and recorded testimony. Students will be asked to implement this technology during their presentations.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: Yes
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Evidence
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.