LAW 720 - Trial Advocacy - Basic Advanced Litigation

Prerequisite(s): LAW 309 OR LAW 308 OR LAW 309T

An advanced litigation course intended for those students who have a substantial interest in litigation. The course is designed to develop the student’s skills as a trial lawyer for both civil and criminal cases. Trial Advocacy will deal with trial strategy, jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence, including the examination of witnesses, closing arguments, and preparation of jury instructions. Evidence presentation and related technologies will be fully integrated into all aspects of the course. A trial will be required. Students who take Trial Advocacy-Basic Advanced Litigation may not take any other Trial Advocacy section (Tech Trial Ad or National Trial Team Trial Ad) for credit. Pre-requisite: satisfactory completion of Evidence, or co-registration in Evidence. This course is open to third year students only who satisfy the pre-req or co-req.