MOCK TRIAL

LAW 853

Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

Declared in Law JD

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

Not Reported

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Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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