Advocacy techniques, practice and tactics in civil and criminal trial fora. Topics covered will include: the essentials of direct examination and cross examination, chambers advocacy, examinations for discovery, impeachment of witnesses, occurrence witness testimony, expert witnesses, the use of exhibits, closing arguments and addresses. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): LAW 384.
Advocacy techniques, practice and tactics in civil and criminal trial fora. Topics covered will include: the essentials of direct examination and cross examination, chambers advocacy, examinations for discovery, impeachment of witnesses, occurrence witness testimony, expert witnesses, the use of exhibits, closing arguments and addresses. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): LAW 384.