Introduction to Trial Advocacy: The Elements of Trial - Student Version

Click here for Access Instructions for On Demand Programs. Each user must register individually as they will need their own login to access the program. Introduction to Trial Advocacy is a complete lecture series on trial advocacy developed by Spencer Pahlke, Robert Little, and Elizabeth Fraley (faculty at Berkeley and Baylor law). Based on the book, The Elements of Trial by Rick Friedman and Bill Cummings, this series builds on decades of courtroom and teaching experience to ready new lawyers for trial by guiding them through preparing and trying a sample case. The core concept is this: We learn to try cases best by doing. The course pairs easily digestible videos with fact patterns and accompanying advocacy/evidence drills. By completing this unique program, students will be able to: Understand and effectively apply procedural and substantive legal principles in the courtroom Demonstrate effective advocacy skills before the trier of fact Exercise professional skills neede