LGST1440-01.Beginning Mock Trial.F13.Olson,Jacelyn

Jacelyn Olson

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 2013

Credits

4.00

Area of Study

CRIJ, FSCI, LGST

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. Student teams compete in invitational regional and national competitions. 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. Course is tied to the Hamline mock trial program. Taught: Annually Note: To be eligible for course credit, the student must participate in mock trial team practice during the fall, winter, and spring terms and participate in tournaments. Students enroll in LGST 1440 the first year. Credits: 4 credits

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