Juries are the backbone of the judicial trial system in the United States. They make the ultimate decision regarding the charges of a defendant. Ultimately, the entire trial is based on convincing the jury that your point is the truth. They are required to weigh the...

Judy was no stranger to violence—unfortunately, she had been a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband for two decades.[1] Like many other women in her position, Judy had tried multiple times in the past to leave her husband, but every time, Judy’s...

Eyewitness testimony stands as one the most compelling forms of evidence in American legal proceedings. Jurors are often influenced by the confidence and detail with which a witness recounts an event, equating a vivid, personal narrative with reliability and truth....

Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from novelty to inevitability, and the courtroom is no exception. Generative AI (“GAI”) can easily summarize, manipulate, and fabricate evidence. While the technology promises efficiency and analytical power, it also threatens...

When I started my first semester of law school, no one could convince me to do any sort of advocacy. I was completely set on focusing on contract, transactional, and corporate law. The thought of participating in one, let alone three, advocacy experiences never...

An opening statement provides the initial opportunity to set the tone for the trial. In this moment, you introduce the key players, outline the key events of the case, and, most importantly, establish a connection with the jury by integrating the facts, emotions, and...