Understanding the Legal Process: Mock Trial and Moot Court

A practical understanding of how trial and appellate courts are structured and operate. Students will explore the types of documents submitted to the court, how those documents are written, and be introduced to the types of analysis essential to the legal process involved in legally preparing a case for trial or appeal. The goal of this course is to provide students with a practical understanding of how legal institutions interpret the law so that they may better understand the process and also to prepare students to directly engage in the process by giving them the tools to participate in mock trial or moot court competitions.