This course will teach students the basic skills necessary to try jury cases effectively. Specifically, students will learn how to develop a cogent theory of the case, present opening statements and closing arguments, prepare and examine witnesses, introduce physical and documentary evidence, and object to evidence and when to do so. Primarily, students will learn these skills by practicing them. The course will include video-taped exercises followed by instructor critiques. The culminating activity for the course will be mock trials in federal court. Students will get the most from this course if they have already taken Evidence. Regular attendance, thoughtful preparation, and full participation in exercises and discussion are mandatory. The course is graded credit/fail only.