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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.245.2 sec. 2 - Civil Trial Practice (Spring 2011)
Instructor: Doris Cheng
Instructor: Matthew Davis
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: M 6:25-9:05
Meeting Location: 130
Course Start: January 10, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 51149
This is a basic trial advocacy skills course, focusing on factual and legal preparation for trial, evidence and evidentiary objections, introduction of exhibits, direct examination, cross-examination, opening statements, closing arguments, and courtroom communication skills. Class sessions consists of weekly student performances of trial exercises, and a lecture on a trial component. There will be assigned reading and videotape viewing outside of class. The course culminates in a half-day jury trial. This class is not suitable for those who have already completed a similar class on trial skills.
Prerequisites:
Evidence, or concurrent enrollment in Evidence.
This course satisfies the Skills Requirement.
Exam Notes: T
Special Notes: LE(16)
Course Category: Advocacy Skills Courses
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Readers:
No reader.
Books:
Required Books are in blue
- Dixon v. Providential Life Insurance Co
Edward R Stein,
Publisher: National Institute for Trial Advocacy
ISBN: 9781556817199
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: $149.95
Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Folletts prices are unavailable at this time. - Modern Trial Advocacy
Steven Lubet,
Publisher: National Institute for Trial Advocacy
ISBN: 9781556818868
Copyright Date: To Be Determined
Price: 5.15
Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Ned's prices are unavailable at this time.
