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    Apr 28, 2024  
Missouri Baptist University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CRCO 371/370 - Introduction to Mastering Trial Advocacy


Semester Hours: Zero to One
This Course is ideal for Criminal Justice, Communications, and Behavioral Science majors, as well as all interested students with open electives in all other majors. The course has the multiple purposes of familiarizing students with the American legal system, preparation in the use of legal reasoning and argument in the context of trial advocacy, with the potential to use these in a Mock Trial competition. Students will learn the techniques used to conduct trials, including opening statements, introduction of testimonial, physical, and demonstrative evidence, direct and cross examination of witnesses, closing arguments and objections. This course is required for Mock Trial Team Members. 
Term Offered: Fall

GPA of 2.75 or above (exceptions to GPA requirement in special circumstances subject to instructor approval) or Previous High School or other Mock Trial Experience



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