Get your gavel ready, we’ve got a court date! Take an inside view of the American justice system from a courtroom perspective.
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Course Description
In this interactive and engaging course, students will learn the different viewpoints of various players, and the roles they play in a trial, including attorneys, defendants, witnesses, judges, and jurors. Explore the key components of trial practice and what goes into preparing and presenting arguments on hypothetical legal cases. Develop key critical thinking, problem solving, and public speaking skills crucial to success in the courtroom (and life!). Students will explore tips and techniques for persuasive opening statements, jury selection, witness testimony and cross examination, common objections, and closing arguments.
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Course Syllabus
To view a sample syllabus, please contact your program specialist, or reach us at info@summerdiscovery.com or call +1 (516) 447-4907.
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Admissions Criteria
An interest in all things law and trial advocacy is the key to success in this program! Additionally, your application criteria includes a completed Summer Discovery application.
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Who Should Attend this Course?
Aspiring law and legal professionals, this is a start to your successful academic and professional career. This course will introduce you to fundamentals that will advance your understanding of this field and help you determine whether a professional track in law is right for you.
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Benefits of Attending this Course
In addition to a university-level course experience, students will leave this course with portfolio-building documentation in recognition of their summer achievements, including:
Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive