Introduction I joined the advocacy program because I missed the thrill of competition days. After playing multiple sports from before I could barely walk through a Division I college career, the unpredictability of competition became an anchor of stability in my...

Introduction During the Fall 2022 semester, I had the opportunity to prepare with my team and observe my first law school Mock Trial competition, the Hofstra Legal-Medical Mock Trial Competition. The competition was held at the Nassau County Courthouse in Long Island...

Ethical lawyers understand that their primary obligation to their clients is to represent them “zealously,” to help them achieve their goals and advocate on their behalf to the best of their ability. But the so-called duty of zealous advocacy—embodied in Rule 1.3 of...

The Different Types of Witnesses In litigation, lawyers rely on the testimony of witnesses in order to present their case. Lay witnesses, which are the most common kind of witnesses, are individuals who have knowledge about certain events and will describe what they...

Introduction Before coming to law school, I had no idea that there was such a thing as moot court or mock trial. To be quite honest, I thought they were interchangeable, and essentially the same thing! Instead, I came to learn (as everyone else did) when the 1L Louis...

Introduction As a law student, professional, and member of Haub Law’s Advocacy program, I have had the privilege to observe and participate in courtroom proceedings. One thing that has become clear to me is the difference between arguing your case and arguing the law....

Introduction New York State Senate Bill S74A was recently approved by the New York Legislature. Known as the “Grieving Families Act,” it seeks to significantly expand the right to recover damages in wrongful death actions in New York.[1] It is expected to be signed by...

Introduction It may come as a surprise to some that a lawyer can, and should, prepare a case for settlement in the same manner as they prepare a case for trial. An attorney’s preparation for trial, including a deep and thorough analysis of the facts, legal issues, and...

Introduction Advocacy goes beyond the courtroom. A good advocate can find themselves negotiating international treaties and making change for the world while still applying many of the concepts we learn in domestic U.S. classrooms. Mastery of material, charismatic...

Introduction In combination with my personal life experiences and my law school experience, I created my own personal definition of an advocate. In my perspective, to be an advocate is of course a legal one. We all have different opinions of what an advocate may be....