Summer Springboard
Trial Law
ACADEMIC COURSE
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY INTO LAW THROUGH THIS INTERACTIVE COURSE THROUGH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Course Highlights
- Step into the role of a trial attorney as you investigate a complex case, analyze evidence, develop compelling arguments, and question witnesses.
- Gain personal and professional insights into the legal field through engaging sessions with experienced attorneys and legal scholars.
- Learn how to select a jury, deliver opening and closing arguments, and handle evidence and cross-examinations.
- Explore every angle of the courtroom by taking on roles such as defense attorney, prosecutor, witness, juror, or judge.
- Visit a local courthouse and observe a live trial to see real-world legal proceedings in action.
- Develop teamwork, public speaking, and critical thinking skills essential to legal practice.
Summer Springboard
Trial Law
Course Overview
Master courtroom processes as you defend a challenging case from start to finish. Research the evidence, craft and deliver your opening statement, prepare and cross-examine witnesses, craft your arguments, and have a strong closing statement to impress and win over the judge and jury.
During the program, students will meet with legal professionals to gain insight into their daily activities and learn more about their career journeys. This will be a unique opportunity for students to ask questions and get exposure to a “day in the life” of legal and judicial experts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Explore all roles of a challenging case acting as defense attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses, jurors, or judge
Outcome #2
Develop your legal skills by researching evidence, crafting arguments, and preparing and examining witnesses
Outcome #3
Experience a unique view of the legal profession that is personal and insightful from seasoned lawyers or legal scholars
Outcome #4
Gain insight into the wide range of career options in the legal field
