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CRJ 340 - Trial Advocacy: Mock Trial

(3 units)
Introduction to trial techniques including oral advocacy and trial preparation.

Maximum units a student may earn: 9

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. articulate the function of each of the essential components of the trial and demonstrate their understanding of the duties and obligations of the litigant-parties, the attorneys, and witnesses in trial preparation and presentation.
2. identify relevant facts and applicable law in analyzing case materials/documents.
3. articulate and apply evidentiary rules that govern the admission of evidence in a mock trial setting including identifying and applying common objections and defenses to those objections.
4. offer and defend against admissible evidence and argue the rule of law to a judge in the mock trial role of an attorney.
5. compose accurate and effective responses to questioning in the mock trial role of a witness.


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