Trial Practice – 6618

Selected problems in litigation. Exercises in jury selection, introduction of evidence, expert testimony, direct and cross examination and impeachment of witnesses, opening statements and closing arguments.

This course is an introduction to the basic skills of trial practice. These skills include; Jury Selection, Opening Statements, Direct and Cross Examination, Direct and Cross Examination of an Expert Witness and Final Argument.

The course will also include an introduction to the use of physical and documentary evidence and handling forensic evidence. Students will perform the various trial skills on a weekly basis and be critiqued by the Instructor and additional experienced practitioners. The student’s courtroom performance will be videoed and the student will review the video of their weekly performance on line.