PRE-TRIAL ADVOCACY

LAW 854

Provides hands-on lawyering experiences with real people - clients, victims, witnesses, family members, lawyers, and judges - enhancing understanding of the roles and responsibilities of practicing attorneys.

LAW 852

Techniques involved in the examination of witnesses, including the lawyer's preparation, the preparation conference with the witness, direct examination, cross examination, objections, and the introduction of exhibits. Teaching methods include demonstrations by trial lawyers and practice sessions by the students under the supervision of trial lawyers.

LAW 950

An introduction to, and skills training in, a number of areas of general law practice. Hone skills in interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and legal writing.

LAW 723

Learn persuasive legal writing and oral presentation skills and the ethics and strategies of effective written and oral advocacy on behalf of a client. Prepare a trial-level brief and an appellate brief and work on legal correspondence and basic transactional drafting skills. Explore advanced legal research sources and refine research skills with projects in a variety of different subject areas and procedural contexts.

LAW 853

Basic trial skills and competition practice that vary by topic; may include combination of traditional lectures, classroom demonstrations, and weekly sessions where you work closely with faculty members, lawyers, and judges. Prepare for mock trial competition.