Volume One of Problems and Materials in Evidence and Trial Advocacy contains two fictional case files, containing material similar to that trial lawyers may have as they approach trial. The first file is a murder case, where the issue is the identity of the killer and the defendant is the estranged husband of the victim. The second file is a civil action for defamation brought by a former employee against her very wealthy employer. Both cases present engaging fact patterns as they introduce lawyers to the rigors of evidence rules. Both raise realistic and challenging issues in the law of evidence and allow for a critical assessment of that law. The cases are designed to raise realistic and challenging issues in trial theory and practice and in the law of evidence. The book is designed to be used with Volume II of Problems and Materials, which contains over three hundred problems in evidence and over sixty exercises in trial advocacy based on the files. New to the Seventh Edition: MacIntyre case file updated to reflect modern working situation Text message evidence Web page evidence Updated problems that address these newer forms of evidence Professors and students will benefit from: The inclusion of both a criminal and a civil case file, providing opportunities for students to work as prosecutors, defense counsel, and plaintiff’s counsel Engaging fact patterns and evidentiary items More than 300 problems that guide students through multiple evidence scenarios

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Problems in Trial Advocacy, 2021 Edition, is the premier volume for realistic and accessible courtroom simulations. Many of the problems are based on real trials, both civil and criminal. A series of vignettes lead the reader through opening statements, direct and cross-examination of lay and expert witnesses, exhibit introduction, witness impeachment, and closing arguments. These hands-on exercises include variety of electronic exhibits, providing practice for the changing courtroom experience. Problems in Trial Advocacy lets students practice their courtroom skills without memorizing a full case file of facts. The advocacy standard, updated with modern challenges to advocacy skills.

Looking to add practical skills to your class or training? Problems in Trial Advocacy is the ideal resource. Updated for the 2023 Edition, Problems in Trial Advocacy is the premier volume for realistic and accessible courtroom simulations. With problems based on real trials, both civil and criminal, this series of vignettes guides the reader through opening statements, direct and cross-examination of lay and expert witnesses, exhibit introduction, witness impeachment, and closing arguments. These hands-on exercises include a variety of electronic exhibits, providing practice for the contemporary courtroom experience. Problems in Trial Advocacy lets students practice their courtroom skills without memorizing a full case file of facts. Problems in Trial Advocacy is the advocacy standard, updated with modern challenges to advocacy skills. Professors and students will benefit from: Brief fact patterns that can be used for preparing opening and closing statements, direct examination, cross-examination, and more. Multiple types of exhibits encourage students to learn the rules of evidence and practice entering assorted exhibits into evidence before a judge. Easy to use fact patterns that can be adopted for multiple class types.

Lawyers use non-trial advocacy skills in court for pre- and post-trial submissions. They are easier to learn than trial advocacy skills, and are much more relevant to the work of most new lawyers. This book examines all key aspects of criminal and civil non-trial advocacy, including bail applications, pleas in mitigation and interim applications made during the course of civil actions. Readers will learn the strategies and techniques of non-trial advocacy through seven realistic case studies: the lawyers involved discuss their strategies and deliver their arguments; the judge makes a decision; and the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments are then analyzed. With this innovative, case study approach to teaching advocacy skills, Non-Trial Advocacy provides an insight into how lawyers think and how they translate their strategies into courtroom action. The book concludes with a discussion of ethical conflicts involved in the practice of advocacy and how these affect the quality of lawyers' work in this field.