LAW 738 - Technology-Augmented Trial Advocacy

Spring 4 Fredric Lederer Prerequisite(s): LAW 308 OR LAW 309

Technology-Augmented Trial Advocacy combines instruction in traditional trial practice, including basic deposition practice, with contemporary technology-augmented trial practice techniques, including use of a high-tech record at trial, technologically presented evidence, and remote witness testimony. The course will address trial strategy, jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence, including the examination of witnesses, closing arguments, and preparation of jury instructions and will encompass both civil and criminal cases. The course requires satisfactory completion of a jury trial using role-played witnesses. This is a 4-credit pass/fail course open to second-year and third-year students. Students may not enroll in or have Basic Advanced Litigation. Students may take or have taken National Trial Team Trial Ad. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Evidence or Applied Evidence.