Maurer School of Law Trial Tournament 2015

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Last updated 12/1/14

INTRODUCTION

The law school sponsors an annual trial tournament in January, open to all 2L and 3L students, whether or not they have taken Trial Advocacy. It takes place over two weekends, January 24 and January 31-Feb. 1, 2015. The competition is coordinated by the Student Trial Advocacy Board that operates under the general guidance of the Moot Court Board.

USEFUL MATERIALS

1) Those who have NOT taken Trial Advocacy (this includes those of you signed up for Trial Ad for the current spring semester) should download " Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Trial Procedure and Tactics."

2) The Federal Rules of Evidence

3) Additional readings:
... a) Making and Meeting Objections
... b) The 20 Basic Principles of Trial Advocacy
... c) Developing a good case theory
... d) Smooth exhibit handling

... d) How to introduce and use a blow-up of an exhibit
... e) A form to use when impeaching a witness for a prior inconsistent statement
... f) A digest of cases on the propriety of closing arguments
... g) How to respond to objections during opening statement and closing argument

... h) Handling evasive witnesses
... i) Impeaching a witness on cross who "forgets" facts favorable to your side
... j) How to impeach a witness who makes up facts (for purposes of the trial competition)