LAW 7184 :
Trial Ad - Basic Plus

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 class combines elements of Trial Advocacy - Basic (LAW 7050) and Trial Advocay - Advanced Crim (LAW 7050) 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) Trial Advocacy, Basic Plus is a unique opportunity for students to enhance the fundamental trial advocacy skills learned in Trial Advocacy and to learn more advanced advocacy techniques from two trial practitioners - 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 criminal and civil trial simulations. In doing so, students will learn the importance of working together to develop a cohesive case theory and trial strategy. The course will also feature special topics and guest speakers. 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.