LAW 7053 :
Trial Advocacy - Advanced

Trial Advocacy - Advanced Sections Offered:

1. Trial Advocacy - Basic Plus, Criminal and Civil/The David E. Worby Course (LAW 7053): Fall Semester - 3 Credits
2. Trial Advocacy - Advanced Criminal (LAW 7053): Spring Semester - 2 Credits

Trial Advocacy - Basic Plus, Civil and Criminal/The David E. Worby Course (3 Credits, Fall Semester): Prerequisite: Evidence (LAW 7024); May be taken concurrently. Note:This 3-credit section does not require Trial Advocacy - Basic (LAW 7050) or Trial Advocacy - Basic Intensive (LAW 7128) as prerequisites. This class combines elements of Trial Advocacy - Basic (LAW 7050) and Trial Advocacy - Advanced Crim. (LAW 7053). As a result, students who take this class may not take:

Trial Advocacy - Basic (LAW 7050)

Trial Advocacy - Basic Intensive (LAW 7128)

Trial Advocacy - Advanced Criminal (LAW 7053) (2 Credits, Spring Semester)

Trial Advocacy, Basic Plus is taught by two experienced trial practioners - Assistant United States Attorney Jeanine Linehan and Criminal Defense Attorney Caroline Goldner Cinquanto. This course, designed by the Honorable Juan R. Sanchez, Chief Judge of the District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is designed to sharpen trial skills through weekly trial advocacy exercises involving both criminal and civil cases. In doing so, students will learn the importance of working together to develop a cohesive case theory and trial strategy. Students are expected to conduct themselves as trial attorneys for the duration of each class session. Participation, preparation, and attendance are mandatory. At its culmination, the course requires pairs of students to prepare and perform a final trial. The final grade will be based on the student's performance at the trial and attendance, preparation, and performance throughout the semester. Exam Info: No Exam <