PERSUASION & ADVOCACY (PRMD8210)
2 credits. Skills.

In this highly participatory course, students will learn the art of persuasion in the context of the courtroom.  Exercises and simulations will focus on the integration of storytelling and thematic development into the basic skills of direct examination, cross-examination, opening statements and closing arguments.  By the end of the course students should be more able to argue and more likely to win - whether inside or outside the courtroom.

Course is graded High Pass, Pass/D or Fail.

Note: Students who have already taken either Civil Trial Practice (PRMD9201) or Criminal Trial (CRJU9425) are not eligible for this course.