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Trial Advocacy Seminar Focusing on Preparing for Jury Trials in Japan

Temple University Beasley School of Law is highly acclaimed among U.S. law schools in training trial attorneys. In 2005, Temple Law School was ranked No. 1 in the area of trial advocacy by U.S. News and World Report. In preparation for the new jury trial system in Japan, the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations (Nichibenren) has again invited Temple Law School to hold a second trial advocacy training seminar for all interested Japanese lawyers.

On July 20, 2006, Professor Edward Ohlbaum and Professor JoAnne Epps from Temple's main campus in Philadelphia will join Professor Matthew Wilson in Tokyo to train lawyers about oral advocacy methods before juries including opening statements, direct and cross examination, and closing arguments. By providing this seminar, Temple Law School hopes to contribute to the positive development of the Japanese judicial system.

*This event is for members of Japanese Federation of Bar Associations only.