COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 516 Trial Advocacy

CREDIT HOURS: Three (3) REQUIRED: no ELECTIVE: yes

PREREQUISITES (Required): Evidence.

PREREQUISITES (Advised): Professional Responsibility.

WHEN OFFERED:

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

Trial Advocacy is a simulation course wherein students will learn about the various phases of jury trial in civil and criminal contexts, as well as the differences between jury and non-jury trials. Students will simulate jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments, and will learn how to introduce exhibits, present expert testimony, raise and respond to objections, and deal with problem witnesses. Students will have weekly simulation assignments and, in most sections, will conduct a full trial at the end of the semester.

RELATION TO OTHER OFFERINGS IN CURRICULUM:

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

Evidence; Professional Responsibility.

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Foundation course for trial practice.