Advanced Advocacy: Jury Selection & Psychology
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Advanced Advocacy: Jury Selection & Psychology
- Semester: Spring 2026
- Course ID: 496V
- Credit Hours: 4
- Unique: 29845
Course Details
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
- Experiential Credit: 4 credit hours
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- Upperclass-only elective
- Professor keeps own waitlist
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| MON, TUE | 1:05 - 2:55 pm | CCJ 3.306 |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other |
Special Instructions
Application required. This course focuses on two critical concepts for jury trial lawyers: jury selection and the psychology of juror persuasion and communication.
Course Description
Advanced Advocacy: Jury Selection & Psychology is a class limited to 3L students, where you will spend six weeks learning about and practicing jury selection (voir dire). The course covers:
- Techniques for jury selection, including two opportunities to practice jury selection with "real people" (Austin residents not affiliated with the law school)
- Advanced jury persuasion techniques by considering the psychology of both the audience (the jury) and the lawyer
- Working with licensed psychiatrists to prepare them to testify as expert witnesses and conducting direct and cross-examinations of the experts
This class combines discussion and practice sessions, focusing on both traditional legal exercises and experimental approaches to advocacy. Suggested prerequisites include Evidence, Advocacy Survey, and advanced Advocacy work.
Instructors
- Golden, Mike
Important Class Changes
| Date | Updated |
|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Wait List procedure updated |
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