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Dec 04, 2024
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LAW 2892 - Matrimonial Skills
While the ability to negotiate and resolve matrimonial cases is critical to success of the practitioner, resolution does not always occur and litigation is required. This course addresses many of the basic trial skills which are required in order to effectively present a client’s casebefore the court. Aspects of trial practice which are stressed include direct and cross examination of the parties as well as of experts; presentation of evidence; opening statements and closing arguments; preparation of a trial file; ethical and persuasive argument to the court; and appropriate decorum and conduct with regard to the court, your client and your adversary. Students will discuss the theories behind every aspect of the case and prepare for litigation in thatarea the following week. Each student will be assigned a role as counsel for plaintiff or defendant. When not conducting examination of witnesses, students will serve as witnesses themselves.
The course had a distinct “New York flavor,” preparing students for employment in New York firms as well as in any law firm or agency across the country.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students must have either taken the basic Family Law Course, or be taking it contemporaneously with this course.
Credits: 2
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