CS 306 Mock Trial Preparatory Assignments

1.    Trial Prep 1  (Team assignment: 25 points)
        Due as stated on syllabus/schedule

2.    Trial Prep 2  (Individual assignment:  35 points)
        Due as stated on syllabus/schedule

3.    Trial Prep 3  (Team assignment: 25 points)
        Due as stated on syllabus/schedule

4.    Summary of Arguments (Team assignment: 2 points)  
        Tweak your Trial Prep 3 arguments and email to opposing counsel 48 hours before your mock trial date

5.    Jury Verdict Form  (Full group assignment:  5 points)  
        Negotiated version of Trial Prep 3 form; due at the time of your mock trial -- bring 4 copies to class

6.     Group Pre-Trial Presentation on Legal Elements (Full Group assignment: 8 points)
        8-10 minute presentation to class explaining the legal elements of the cause of action involved in your mock trial.  Include slides or a handout.  Do NOT discuss any specific facts of your trial scenario.

** The above assignments total 100 points, which together make up 25% of your semester grade.