Graduate Certificate Trial Advocacy at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate program in trial advocacy provides you with a prescribed course of study to help prepare you for practice if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal prosecution, criminal defense or civil litigation.

Faculty: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | Department: College of Law Dean's Office | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required Core (6 credit hours) LAW 602 Civil Procedure II (3) or LAW 604 Criminal Procedure (3) LAW 605 Evidence (3) Alternative Dispute Resolution Requirement (2 credit hours) Litigation Requirement (3 credit hours) Electives (4 credit hours) Other Requirements practical experience in client representation Additional Curriculum Information To earn the certificate, a student must take classes in courtroom practice and procedure as well as alternative dispute resolution, participate in experiential learning either through simulation-based instruction in litigation and courtroom advocacy or by representing clients in a clinical setting, and gain additional practical experience through pro bono service, participation in a moot court competition or enrollment in a Rule 38 externship.

Career pathways

The trial advocacy graduate certificate serves as a credential that represents to potential employers and clients that a Juris Doctor student has a demonstrated interest in trial advocacy and a solid foundation in the knowledge and the skills needed to succeed in the field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Applicants must be existing JD program students who are currently enrolled in coursework and in good academic standing with the ASU College of Law. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: trial advocacy certificate application graduate application through Law Interactive* proof of English proficiency *Students should refer to the ASU Law website . Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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