法庭實務演練
Trial Practice
| 節 | 週日 |
|---|---|
5 13:20–14:10 | 法庭實務演練 TA505 2 節連堂 |
6 14:20–15:10 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
本課程為2學分課程,但每次上課上3小時,共12次上課,實際上課時間請以課程大綱為準。 “In trial, there are spectators, and there are gladiators” -J. Trentacosta, former presiding judge of San Diego County Superior Courts With Taiwan’s recent shift towards a lay participation system (國民參審), the ability to litigate in court and explain legal positions to people without legal training is more important than ever. In this respect, jury trial techniques and skills from the US are highly valuable learning points. This course aims to replicate trial practice classes from US law schools, and will prepare students to become active jury trial litigators. 隨著臺灣近期朝向國民參審制度的轉變,在法庭上進行訴訟並向沒有法律專業背景的人解釋法律立場的能力變得前所未有的重要。在這方面,美國的陪審團審判技術與技巧是非常寶貴的學習重點。本課程旨在模仿美國法學院的審判實務課程,並培養學生成為積極的陪審團訴訟律師。 Each week, students will focus on one aspect of a jury trial. The midterm and final will both be mock trials, during which students are expected to showcase all the techniques they learned throughout the course. 每週,學生將專注於陪審團審判的一個特定面向。期中和期末考試將以模擬法庭的形式進行,屆時學生需展示整個課程中所學到的所有技巧。 The weekly topics will include: 每週的主題將包括: -Voir dire (jury selection) (選任程序) -Opening statements (開審陳述) -Closing arguments (言詞辯論) -Direct examination (主詰問) -Cross examination (反詰問) -Expert examinations (專家證人詰問) -Motions and objections (動議與異議) The goal of this course is to give students an in depth understanding of the basic techniques to conduct jury trials. From there, students can adapt such techniques to Taiwan’s newly-enacted Citizen Judge Act. As this is a new trial system in Taiwan, students can take the experiences from this course and contribute to the further development of Taiwan’s lay participation system. 本課程的目標是讓學生深入了解進行陪審團審判的基本技巧。在此基礎上,學生可以將這些技巧調整應用於我國新頒布的《國民法官法》。由於這是全新的審判制度,學生可將本課程的學習經驗帶入實務,為我國國民參與審判制度的進一步發展作出貢獻。
無先修科目要求。 先備能力要求: English ability – the course will be taught in both English and Chinese. Case materials will be in English and lecture will be part-Chinese, part-English. However, students may conduct mock trials entirely in Chinese. As such, baseline level of English is necessary to read and understand the case materials. 本課程將以中英文混合的方式進行授課,閱讀資料部分為英文資料,但模擬演練部分學生可以使用中文進行。 Litigation experience – no litigation experience is needed to participate. However, this course will involve mock trials, so a willingness to practice and actively participate is necessary. 參與本課程無需具備訴訟經驗。然而,課程中包含模擬法庭,因此需要學生具備練習及積極參與的意願。
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課堂參與 – 30% 由於本課程具有高度實作性,學生每週都需積極參與課堂活動。學習如何進行陪審團審判的唯一方式就是主動參與,因此學生應預期與教師和其他同學進行積極討論。 期中考試 – 30% 期中考試將以模擬法庭的形式進行。學生將分組並作為案件雙方的律師參與模擬法庭。成績將以個人表現和團隊表現兩方面進行評分。 期末考試 – 40% 期末考試同樣為模擬法庭。評分方式與期中考試相同,但學生若在期末考試中展現出相較期中的進步,將獲得額外加分。
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction to the course Introduce the jury trial system. Explain class expectations and getting familiar with the class |
| 第 2 週 | National Holiday, no class. |
| 第 3 週 | Opening statements Opening statements are the roadmap to every trial. While you cannot engage in arguments during an opening statement, you can make your arguments clear through a well-designed, well-executed opening statement. |
| 第 4 週 | Direct examinations A witness is here only to answer questions. As such, a litigator must know at all times how to ask the right questions. When a party calls a witness, that party must direct the witness to testify in the form of answers to questions. |
| 第 5 週 | Cross examinations “The cross examination is, beyond any doubt, the greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth.” During cross examination, you are questioning an adverse witness. As such, you must maintain control, overcome resistance, and all the while solicit favorable testimony. |
| 第 6 週 | Closing arguments The closing argument is the summation of your case. Often times, this is your last chance to speak to the jury. As such, you must make use of all the evidence presented at trial, and convince the jury why your position is ultimately correct. |
| 第 7 週 | National Holiday, no class. |
| 第 8 週 | Midterm mock trial 1 |
| 第 9 週 | Midterm mock trial 2 |
| 第 10 週 | Voir Dire Voir dire is a French word originally referring to the oath for jurors to tell the truth. Today, voir dire is the name of the process used to select jurors. The jury trial system places its trust in the jurors. As such, the jury trial system only works if the jurors are unbiased. |
| 第 11 週 | Expert examinations In trial, expert witnesses are often called upon to provide expert opinions and testimony. While these expert opinions are often difficult for lawyers to understand, that does not mean lawyers should give up! A good litigator must know how to assist experts to provide clear and understandable testimony on direct examination, and how to challenge an expert on cross examination. |
| 第 12 週 | Motion and objections Jury trials are almost never conducted to perfection. As such, mistakes will be made, which will necessitate motions and objections. Given that Taiwan does not have a well-established set of evidence statutes and case law, the class will focus on basic legal principles behind motions and objections. |
| 第 13 週 | No class – prepare for final mock trials (potential appointment-based online discussion) |
| 第 14 週 | No class – prepare for final mock trials (potential appointment-based online discussion) |
| 第 15 週 | No class |
| 第 16 週 | Final mock trial 1 |
| 第 17 週 | Final mock trial 2 |
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- 王緯華(教學內容):thomas@thomaswanglaw.com 金孟華(課程行政事務):mhchin@nycu.edu.tw