Trial advocacy is the branch of knowledge concerned with making attorneys and other advocates more effective in trial proceedings. Trial advocacy is taught in many of the leading legal education institutions during the Law graduation studies. The skills of trial advocacy can be broken into two categories: skills that accomplish individual tasks (Tactical Skills) and other skills that integrate the individual actions to achieve greater effects and to drive unfolding events toward the advocate's desired outcome (Strategy) .
This course explores theoretical and practical aspects of the criminal trial process and provides training in the skills needed to represent the prosecution and the defense in criminal trials. Classes consider the principle function of criminal trials--the resolution of disputed questions of fact in determining guilt--and the trial lawyer’s role in presenting persuasive evidence to the judges. Classes focus on the development of specific trial skills in such tasks as fact analysis, conducting direct and cross examinations, making opening statements and closing arguments, using exhibits, and making and responding to evidentiary objections. In addition, classes address legal issues relating to aspects of criminal trials including discovery, the use of informants, and ethical obligations of both the prosecution and defense. These subjects are presented through a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and simulated role-playing exercises (Mock Trail and Law Moot). Law College students leave this class with the tools, skills and knowledge, which make them practice ready. The instructor supervises all phases of the student attorneys’ pretrial and trail work.
Prerequisites: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Qanoon e Shahadat Order 1984 and Manual of Trial Practices.
Course Material
- Total Lessons 26
- Department Law College
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Muhammad Saqib Hameed
