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Goal:     Development of persuasion skills in a “learning-by-doing” environment using a simulated courtroom setting.  We bring the courtroom to the students so they can argue a motion and not only learn the advocacy skills but also experience the physical, intellectual, and emotional rigors of motion arguments.

Length: 2 ½ days

Motion Skills

• Prioritizing legal and factual issues for case analysis
• Developing an understanding of the use of persuasive themes that arise in the litigation/motion context
• Using the most persuasive oral advocacy skills
• Anticipating and responding to questions
• Dealing with a hot or a cold  bench
• Preparing for and responding to opposing arguments

Motions that can be covered

• Motion for Preliminary Injunction
• Rule 12 (b) (6) Motions
• Motions to Compel
• Motions for a Protective Order
• Motions for Summary Judgments
• Other substantive law issues from NITA’s large library of files

Techniques

• Instruction on current substantive litigation issues
• 10-12 minute motion arguments
• Simulated courtroom experience
• Immediate feedback on performance