As a courtroom advocate, you will find yourself at the center of the intersection of statutory and case law, procedural and evidentiary rules, written and oral argument, emotion of various types and drama. Trial advocacy often can be a head-spinning experience for the new and experienced advocate alike. As has been aptly said, “trying a case can be a trying experience.” Yet the pre-trial process and trial itself can be tamed into a logical, methodical and manageable process. Each trial advocacy stud