LAW 7647 — Trial Practice
2 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Introduces the tactical and strategic problems commonly encountered in the trial of civil and criminal cases. Discusses forensic aspects of trial practice, techniques of direct and cross-examination, and opening and closing summations. Offers students an opportunity to develop their competency in persuasive oral advocacy and courtroom strategy.
Prerequisites
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 3 | 46 | 50 | 92% | 1.3 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 29 | 32 | 91% | 1.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 21% · T 20% · W 0% · Th 40% · F 0%
Common patterns: R (40% of sections), M (21% of sections), T (20% of sections), async (19% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Neil Gallagher (35% of students) · reviews
- Michael Keating (35% of students) · reviews
- Melanie Roberts (30% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Stuart Rossman (52% of students) · reviews
- Melanie Roberts (48% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (LAW course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All LAW courses · Plan it at numap.app