CJ 2020 - Mock Trial

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Fall.

This course will offer the student an opportunity to learn the basics of trial advocacy within the context of an American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) case; the student will acquire perfect trial practice skills such as developing the theory of the case, opening statement, direct examination, cross-examination, and closing argument. The student will receive the Mock Trial case as soon as it is released by the American Mock Trial Association (mid-August) and will work as a member of a team of 6-10 students to prepare and execute the prosecution and defense of the case at trial. Note: Course can be taken up to four times for credit. Three credits can be used toward criminal justice electives. Additional credits are free electives.