This course is an intensive exploration of evidentiary principles as they are played out in the context of a trial. This course gives the student experience at both making and arguing objections. It will benefit any student intending to be a litigator. The purpose of these courses is to provide practical skills training through simulated exercises. This course adopts a client-centered approach in looking at legal problems and examines how to make clients partners in problem solving.
Attention is paid to the economic, social and psychological aspects of clients' legal problems.
Significant consideration is also devoted to understanding differing structures of governance in the context of federalism, separation of powers, and law-making apparatus that are found in several foreign states. Comparative analysis will be employed throughout the range of topics covered. This is a paper course. This course is designed to develop the student's trial skills for criminal law practice. The course consists of lecture and participation in practical exercises covering opening statements, introduction of evidence, direct and cross-examination, and closing arguments.