POLT 430 - Legal Advocacy

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Law and Society
Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Module
Credits (Range): 1-2 Hours
Attribute: 1-2 SS

Topics include: Approaching a case and developing a core theory; information literacy and research skills; legal writing (pre-trial motions, legal research memoranda, oral arguments, and briefs); presenting oral arguments; court procedures and decorum; professional responsibility and ethics. Students will participate in an on-campus mock trial. This course is by consent and is open to students selected for the Oberlin Law Scholars Program. Those interested in participating in Moot Court competitions will be given a priority in enrollment. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Instructor: W. Vodrey