Trial Advocacy

Course Description:

This course is designed to acquaint students with the practical aspects of representing a client in Court.  The emphasis is on the application of the rules of evidence, procedure and ethical conduct in trial and adversary proceedings.  Students will be expected to transform their education in the law to the reality of courtroom behavior and advocacy.  You will learn the “how to’s” of direct, cross, introduction of exhibits, use of experts, and an understanding of the pitfalls and landmines that trial lawyers face.  You are expected to conduct legal research and vignette moot court trials, as well as the trial of an entire case from beginning to end.  Prerequisite: Evidence (3 credits)

Faculty Who Teach This Course:

• Stanley W. Greenfield, Esq. (adjunct professor)
• Amelia M. Joiner (Assistant Professor of Law)
• Honorable Jeffrey A. Manning (Judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and adjunct professor)
• Francis J. Rapp, Jr. Esq. (adjunct professor)
• S. Michael Streib (Professor of Law)

Subject Covered Presently in Collection by:

Under Subject Area:

•   Practice Skills

Course Listed Under the following Law School Areas of Interest:

• Litigation