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Trial Advocacy I
A Practical, "Hands-On" Training Course for Trial Prosecutors
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Location: National Advocacy Center/On-Line Application
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Course Date: July 21-25, 2008
Course Number: 11-08-TA1
Deadline: May 23, 2008
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Course Date: September 8-12, 2008
Course Number: 14-08-TA1
Deadline: July 11, 2008
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Course Date: August 18-22, 2008
Course Number: 13-08-TA1
Deadline: June 13, 2008
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Course Date: September 29-October 3, 2008
Course Number: 15-08-TA1
Deadline: July 25, 2008
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This course presents trial advocacy from the standpoint of what is essential for efficient and effective prosecution at the jury level, whether felony or misdemeanor. The training focuses heavily on the analytical advocacy approach of case theory and persuasion.
Training components include:
- Introduction to case analysis and case theory; the cohesion of legal theory and the sufficient factual theory; assessment of defense case theories and preparation to meet them; determination of case momentum from the psychological impact on the jury; case organization and the employment of trial workbooks and notebooks; and the consideration of evidentiary and non-evidentiary visuals
- Introduction to current and emerging court presentation technology; familiarization with electronic and projection equipment; techniques for use and display of exhibits and visuals; and techniques for employing presentation technology during trial
- Review and update on standards for effective legal advocacy; standards and typical mistakes for all segments of the trial; opening statements, witness examination and closing argument; introduction to proactive and reactive cross-examination; the essentials of legal argument and rebuttal; and a review of impediments to juror understanding
- Training materials include a trial advocacy text and worksheets, workshop problem exercises, as well as resource materials and criminal case files designed to raise factual and credibility issues which generally propel a case to trial. “Hands-on” or direct application exercises will be videotaped for both faculty and peer review against standards and typical mistakes as well as persuasive impact and personal communication style enrichment
Who Should Apply?
- Prosecutors with an experience level of one to three years preferred, or who have handled 15 or fewer jury trials.
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