
360480: Litigation and Trial Presentation Technology
LAW-X 413
- Spring 2018
- Section 1
- 3 Credits
- 04/26/2018 to 06/28/2018
- Modified 04/10/2018
Description
The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of various litigation and trial presentation technologies used in today's courtroom. Students learn how to use the tools and best practices of trial presentation, and will review various examples of how these tools are used in the real world.
Objectives
Outcomes
At the end of the course I hope that students will be able to evaluate the technical needs of their case and courtroom, apply the correct technology solution(s) and be able to present electronic evidence thru a trial presentation program at entry level.
Materials
Please see the week 1 posting regarding free and trial version of applications to download for use during the class.
Evaluation
Criteria
Type | Weight | Topic | Notes |
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Exam, Assignments and Participation | 100% | Grading |
Students will be graded on weekly participation and completion of assignments. There is a weekly assignment in addition to participating in the discussion area - sometimes there is a question posed. I'm mainly looking for an understanding of the issues and topics discussed. The last assignment will be a basic presentation which includes an opening in PowerPoint and exhibit presentation online using Trial Director. Point values are given next to each assignment. |
Breakdown
Course Policies
Assignments need to be completed on a timely basis but i'm flexible with students who provide notice in advance and work with me on getting assignments in. Happy to provide one on one instruction via skype or telephone.
Never give up! Never surrender! Call me before becoming overwhelmed.
Institutional Policies
Student Conduct
Students are subject to disciplinary action for several types of misconduct or attempted misconduct, including but not limited to dishonesty, such as cheating, multiple submission, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University; or theft or misuse of the intellectual property of others or violation of others' copyrights. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with policy provisions which proscribe these and other forms of misconduct at: https://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/str/studentConduct.jsp
Services for Students with Disabilities
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Incompletes
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All Grades are Final
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Additional Items
About Your Online Course Materials
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Schedule
When | Module Title | Notes |
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Class Week 1 Online |
Introductions and getting started |
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Class Week 2 Online |
Exhibit Considerations |
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Class Week 3 Online |
Courtroom Setup |
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Class Week 4 Online |
Using PowerPoint at trial |
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Class Week 5 Online |
Trial Director setup and first data import |
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Class Week 6 Online |
Trial Director Part 2: Video |
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Class Week 7 Online |
Transcript Management |
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Class Week 8 Online |
Legal team communication |
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Final Week 9 Online |
Final |
Final presentation of electronic evidence. |