LAW608
Advocacy
(Duckett)
Prerequisite courses: LAW453 Evidence
Prerequisite for:
Instructor(s): Mona Duckett QC
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture and skills practice
METHOD OF EVALUATION
20% attendance and participation
80% multiple advocacy skills presentations including one written
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on the various advocacy skills required for litigation. More emphasis will be placed on criminal trial advocacy but skills relevant to civil and administrative work will be discussed. 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
Description updated 2019-20. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):