Programs
The Center offers a variety of different extra-curricular programs for students as well as members of the university and legal community. A distinguished lecture series, the Founders Lecture, features a prominent speaker on a current topic in advocacy and dispute resolution. In addition, the Center offers it is popular “Practice Series” at which lawyers, judges, and other professionals visit the law school to discuss a topic of interest and have lunch with the students.
The Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution periodically sponsors lectures, seminars, and presentations by members of the bench, bar, and business community, as well as visiting scholars.
Past Events
Communicating with Judges and Juries
The Fine Art of Advocacy—Strategies from a Master Advocate
Get the Goods on Using Technology in the Courtroom
Depositions in a Medical Malpractice Case
Interviewing the Criminal Accused
Flying Solo with Dumaka Shabazz: What to Consider Before You Consider the Solo Practice of Law
How to Avoid Driving Judges Crazy
Tennessee's Newest Justice Talks about the Tennessee Justice System
Tomorrow's Technology for the Courtroom & Law Office
A Trial Judge's View of Advocacy