One of the most important relationships in a law school trial advocacy program is between a coach and an advocate. The relationship is like no other. It is a mutually beneficial, give and take relationship. And this mentor-mentee relationship can last far beyond law...

When trying cases, the cardinal rule is: LOOK GOOD. Whether that be in front of a judge and jury, in person or on Zoom, it’s important to always dress to impress!   Women’s Courtroom Attire and Rules Women’s fashion can be difficult in general. So, when you throw...

During a trial I was handling in the Southern District of New York a few weeks ago, I sat at the defense side of the table during the direct examination of the plaintiff. As I listened, my adversary began to elicit out-of-court statements that were undoubtedly being...

After completing the required courses during the first year of law school, upper-level students get the chance to add more variety into their schedules and try different legal courses and simulations. For a lot of students, these courses provide great opportunities to...

FRE 404(b) – one of the most controversial rules of evidence. Known as the rule of exclusion, it attempts to prevent the prior bad acts of a witness from being admitted into evidence because those acts are often used as evidence of propensity - an inclination to...