Trial Law at Yale

Get an in-depth look into the legal profession and parts of the judicial system

Summer Springboard program located at Yale University

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Program Highlights

Explore all roles of a challenging case acting as defense attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses, jurors, or judge

Develop your legal skills by researching evidence, crafting arguments, and preparing and examining witnesses

Experience a unique view of the legal profession that is personal and insightful from seasoned lawyers or legal scholars

Gain insight into the wide range of career options in the legal field

Residential Tuition :
$6,098

Commuter Tuition:
$3,198

Session 1:
June 16, 2024 June 28, 2024

Session 2:
June 30, 2024 July 12, 2024

Session 3:
July 14, 2024 July 26, 2024

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Testimonials

I learned a lot about law. Through this course, I have gained a lot of knowledge that has helped me understand the world better.

Alexander P.

Course Overview

This program introduces students to vital techniques that are used by trial lawyers throughout the United States. Real world experts will share their knowledge about Trial Law and students will hear the inside scoop on law school and the admissions process.

Excursions at Yale – students will visit the New Haven Superior Courthouse. 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.

Meet your instructor

George Muksian, Wesleyan University

Law Wesleyan University

George Muksian combines a lifetime of courtroom experience with teaching experience at some of the nation's top universities

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Topics you'll explore

Hands-On Learning

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.

Career Exploration

We will discuss the wide variety of professions within the field of law, such as lawyer, paralegal, mediator, litigator, judge and more. You'll get a deeper sense of your unique motivations and aptitudes and how that aligns with potential academic and career choices. This helps students make better informed decisions about some of life’s most important choices.

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Summer Springboard - 2024 is operated independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by the University. The views expressed in connection with the program are not the official positions, statements of advice nor opinions of Yale University and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale of any such views or statements.