LAW608
Advocacy
(McClean)
Prerequisite courses: LAW453 Evidence required; LAW452 Civil Procedure or LAW520 Criminal Procedure recommended
Prerequisite for:
Instructor(s): Lance McClean
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture and skills practice
Teamwork:
METHOD OF EVALUATION
20% attendance and participation
80% multiple advocacy skills presentations including one written
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on various advocacy skills. More emphasis will be placed on criminal trial advocacy and general oral advocacy. Skills relevant to civil, administrative, and appellate work will be discussed and presented. Students will perform mock examinations, oral arguments and opening and closing addresses. Ethical, strategic and tactical considerations will be discussed as well as techniques such as use of prior statements, impeachment and use of exhibits.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Instructor primary practices in Criminal Defence Law. Guest instructors with experience in prosecutions, civil litigation, appellate advocacy will be brought in to provide a variety of perspectives and skills to students.
Description updated 2026-27. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)
None.
An Advocacy Primer, 4th Edition (Lee Stuesser) is strongly recommended.