NHC on Law - Order in the Court

The NHC on Law is Endorsed by the Yale Mock Trial Association.

You will experience the challenges and thrills of standing up in a court of law and arguing your client’s case.

In the Honors Convocation in Law, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of a trial.

During your ten days with NHC you will learn and prepare opening statements, closing arguments, direct and cross examination, impeachment, and admission of evidence.

• Strategize with your partner and present a full trial — from opening to closing
  argument.
• Analyze the appellate issues arising from your trial.
• Meet with judges, private and public sector attorneys, and professors.

Focused Field Trips
Visits to courthouses, law schools, and law firms.

Industry Panels
You will meet with civil and criminal attorneys who will share their personal journeys in the pursuit of a legal career and their experiences since achieving that goal. Topics may include: “Think About Law — the Many Careers of the Attorney” and “Prosecution or Defense — Picking Sides.”

For application information and to enroll online for the NHC on Law please click here.