LEGAL SKILLS

LS5: Trial Advocacy

Learn 15+ techniques to prepare for and excel at trial.
Preparing for trial and delivering a winning presentation can feel overwhelming: From planning your witnesses to developing evidence to winning over the jury. But with some simple strategies, you can hone your trial skills in no time. In this course, you’ll learn proven, step-by-step trial tips and frameworks used by the leading trial practitioners. 
Format

Course

Experience

All levels

Time to complete

Two weeks

Earn

Certificate of completion

Course Stats

Lessons

Videos

Practices

Downloadables

Certificate

Assessment

WHAT YOU GET

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Preparing for Trial
Build a strong strategy before the trial begins.

Develop a compelling case theory, evaluate the facts, prepare witnesses, anticipate legal arguments, and understand the role of voir dire in selecting an impartial jury.

Presentations and Presence
Deliver persuasive and confident courtroom presentations.

Learn how to deliver effective opening and closing statements, use visual presentations strategically, and communicate persuasively throughout every stage of trial.

Trial Evidence
Understand how evidence is presented at trial.

Learn how evidence is introduced, how objections shape admissibility, and how attorneys effectively present and challenge evidence during trial.

Managing Trial Witnesses
Master effective witness examination techniques.

Master practical skills for examining witnesses at trial. Learn how to conduct direct examinations, use impeachment effectively, and more.

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HOW IT WORKS

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STEP 1

Get started

Watch the course overview or dive into the first chapter to start your learning experience. Each course takes about two weeks to complete—and you can start and come back whenever you want.

STEP 2

Complete the lessons

Write.law is on-demand. You can complete all the videos, practices, and other lessons entirely at your own pace. 

STEP 3

Final assessment

Test what you’ve learned by trying to pass the final assessment! 

STEP 4

Claim your certificate

Once you have completed all the lessons in the course (including the final assessment), you can claim your certificate of completion.

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