Faculty Name

Kelly Rodgers

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

LGST

Course Subject

LGST

Course Number

1440

Course Section

01

Course Title

Beginning Mock Trial

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2016

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

O

Area of Study

LGST, PLGL

Course Description

Goals: Students learn basic trial procedures and advocacy skills through practice sessions and courtroom simulations. Students prepare for and conduct a trial of a hypothetical case. Content: Participatory study of trial practice in the United States, advocacy, lawyering skills, and legal ethics. Focus on developing students’ speaking and critical thinking skills. Taught: Annually Note: To be eligible for course credit, the student must participate in mock trial team practice during the fall semester and participate in one weekend tournament. Credits: 4

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