Legal Research Guides by Course - Trial Advocacy
Course Description:
This course is designed to acquaint students with the practical aspects of representing a client in Court. The emphasis is on the application of the rules of evidence, procedure and ethical conduct in trial and adversary proceedings. Students will be expected to transform their education in the law to the reality of courtroom behavior and advocacy. You will learn the “how to’s” of direct, cross, introduction of exhibits, use of experts, and an understanding of the pitfalls and landmines that trial lawyers face. You are expected to conduct legal research and vignette moot court trials, as well as the trial of an entire case from beginning to end. Prerequisite: Evidence (3 credits)
Faculty Who Teach This Course:
- Stanley W. Greenfield, Esq. (adjunct professor)
- Amelia M. Joiner (Assistant Professor of Law)
- Honorable Jeffrey A. Manning (Judge of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and adjunct professor)
- Francis J. Rapp, Jr. Esq. (adjunct professor)
- S. Michael Streib (Professor of Law)
Subject Covered Presently in Collection by:
Print Collection:
KF8911-KF8925 Civil Procedure -Trial Practice – Trial Tactics
KF8931-8969 Civil Procedure – Trial - Evidence
KF8984 Civil Procedure - Instructions to Juries
KF9656-KF9657 Criminal Procedure – Trial Practice – Trial Tactics
KF9658 Criminal Procedure - Cross Examination
KF9660-KF9678 Criminal Procedure – Evidence
KF9682 Criminal Procedure – Instruction to Juries
Legal Research Databases:
DCLI Webpage Links:
- Primary Legal Research: Case Law, Statutory Law, Administrative Law (contains quick links to our federal and state statutes, our federal and state administrative codes, and federal and state case law)
- Legal Research Guides: Practice Skills