Trial Advocacy
About
The Trial Advocacy Program, formerly The Board of Advocates/Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) was organized in the fall of 1982. The purpose of the Trial Advocacy Program is to prepare students for a smooth transition from the study of law to the practice of law. The objectives of this program are educational and practical.
Trial Advocacy’s purpose is to develop basic litigation skills that serve any area of legal practice. Skills are honed in a “controlled clinic” environment using a hands-on teaching style. The Trial Advocacy Program focuses on learning by doing with practical instruction, demonstrations, feedback and critique used to direct student learning. Students have the opportunity of representing a “mock” client in a courtroom setting. The program teaches students the strategy of a trial and how to conduct themselves in a courtroom setting. Trial Advocacy teaches how to speak persuasively, conduct direct and cross examinations, and prepare and present persuasive opening and closing arguments. Students are also taught proper impeachment, tendering of experts, and how to properly introduce evidence. The students will learn to analyze facts and think on their feet while displaying dynamic courtroom presentation. Trial Advocacy students will have the opportunity to attend and compete in regional, state and national trial advocacy competitions. Trial Advocacy provides students the foundation to successfully advocate for real clients in the courtroom.
Trial Advocacy Links
- Executive Board & Members
- Achievements
- Competitions
- Constitution Adobe PDF
- Membership
- News & Announcements
- Photo Gallery
- Resources
For more information, contact us:
Loyola Trial Advocacy
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
7214 St. Charles Avenue, Box 901
New Orleans, LA 70118
Located: Broadway Activities Center, Room 113A
E-mail: trialad@loyno.edu
