CJ450 Trial Advocacy
This course will examine the mechanics of the Trial. Subjects covered will include Jury Selection, Opening Statements and Closing Arguments, Direct and Cross Examination, the Rules of Evidence, Expert Witness Testimony, the handling of Evidence, and Courtroom Etiquette. Students will participate by playing the roles of attorneys and witnesses and will have the opportunity to compete in Invitational and Regional Mock Trial competitions. The class will use the case problem issued annually by the American Mock Trial Association.
Offered every odd fall semester.
Prerequisite
CJ201 [minimum grade = D-] and CJ360 [minimum grade = D-]