I early in their second year. Enrollment in the PAP is limited and preference will be given to students who have taken the Intensive Trial Practice Workshop and Pre-Trial Advocacy. Mr. Bowman, Ms Conyers, Mr. Heyrman, Mr. Schmidt, Ms Snyder, Mr. Stone, Mr. Futterman. This seminar focuses on fundamental pretrial litigation strategies and skills, including, inter alia, creation and evaluation of legal and factual theories, pleading and motion practice, interviewing clients and witnesses, discovery planning, depositions and pretrial preparation. The seminar employs a variety of learning methodologies, including lectures, small group discussions, simulated exercises, and videotaped performances by students.
Evidence is a prerequisite.
Students taking Pretrial Advocacy are not eligible to enroll in Major Civil Litigation. The student's grade is based on class participation.