FFC Requirement(s)
Speaking-Intensive, Experiential Learning (EL)
Course Description
Mock trial is a competitive trial advocacy program where students compete regionally as attorneys and witnesses in civil and criminal cases. Students in this competitive program craft case theories, learn rules of evidence and evidentiary objections, and draft and perform opening statements, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments for timed competition. Students enrolled in the course are expected to compete in the regional competition held annually in February. Enrollment by permission of instructor only.