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245.2 sec. 001 - Civil Trial Practice (Spring 2024)
Instructor: Daralyn Jeannine Durie
Instructor: William Frentzen
Instructor: Christine Wong
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
M 6:25 PM - 9:05 PM
Location: Law 140
From January 08, 2024
To April 23, 2024
Course End: April 23, 2024
Class Number: 32681
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 10
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 16
As of: 04/27 11:56 PM
This is an intense trial advocacy course taught by experienced, award-winning trial lawyers. The course will focus on preparing for and conducting jury trials, including direct examination, cross examination, introduction of exhibits, objections to evidence, opening statements, closing arguments, pre-trial motion practice, use of visual aids, and courtroom communication skills. This is a “learning by doing” course in which students will learn to prepare and perform as effective trial advocates. While there will be brief lectures, students will get real and repeated experience in standing, questioning, objecting, and arguing to jurors and judges. Class sessions consist of weekly student performances of assigned trial exercises, and a brief lecture on a specific trial component. There will be assigned reading and videotape viewing outside of class. The course culminates in a 4-hour mock jury trial before state and federal judges. This class is not suitable for those who have already completed a similar class on trial skills. It is strongly recommended that students have taken Evidence or be taking it concurrently.
INSTRUCTORS: Daralyn Durie, Wil Frenzen, and Christine Wong, all of Morrison Foerster LLP.
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Exam Notes: (T) Course ends in a final practice trial, arguments, or other presentation (e.g. Powerpoint)
Course Category: Simulation Courses
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