Alaska Supreme Court Justice Joel Bolger (left at desk) listens to Kirsten Robinson (at podium) present her oral argument. Far left: Prof. Ryan Fortson takes notes on the student's presentation. |
Prior to the oral arguments, students prepared briefs on their cases and submitted them to their opposing counsel team and to Prof. Fortson and Justice Bolger. Earlier in the semester, the students also participated in a simulated trial, conducting opening statements, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments.
L to r: Students Kirsten Robinson and Tanna Severson, Prof. Ryan Fortson, Supreme Court Justice Joel Bolger; students Vanessa Chung and Monte Hernandez. |
L to r: Students Kristen Speyerer and Sarah Horton, Prof. Ryan Fortson, Supreme Court Justice Joel Bolger, students Jennifer Seeley, Jeanene Walker, and Josie Grande. |