Joel Michel (LAW '16)
Joel Michel (LAW ’16) came to Temple Law to become an advocate for systemic reform and catalyst for change in his community.
Temple teaches the art and science of trial advocacy to both law students and practitioners. JD students gain the skills and experience to graduate courtroom-ready, while LL.M. students elevate their craft to become master advocates. Temple’s pioneering programs continue to advance the leading edge in advocacy education. For the JD student, the LL.M. candidate, and the lawyers and judges everywhere who come here for training, Temple is advocacy.
Practice Professor of Law
Practice Professor of Law
James E. Beasley Professor of Law
Our adjunct faculty come from a wide array of backgrounds and advocacy experiences, and bring their real world legal perspectives to the classroom. They include state and federal judges, district attorneys, public defenders, distinguished trial lawyers, law firm partners, and rainmakers. They’re also experienced teachers, many having taught law for over a decade.
The Edward Ross Lecture in Litigation was established by his friends and family, and began in 2011, to commemorate the work and commitment to social justice of Temple Law alumnus Ed Ross.
Each year, members from the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame spend a day at the Law School, giving a “Dean’s Forum” talk open to the entire student body, as well as a small invitation-only “master class” for trial team members and others focused on excelling in trial advocacy.
This fund provides scholarships to three rising 3L law students annually who have excelled in developing advocacy skills. Recipients will be known as Stern Trial Advocacy Scholars.
To a student with a demonstrated interest/background in trial advocacy.
To a student who has demonstrated an interest and success in the skills needed to be an exceptional advocate, or to an upper level law student selected to participate on the Trial Team.
Established in 2009 by Stewart J. Eisenberg ‘80 to provide support for the education and training of law students to pursue careers in trial law. Preference is given to students who seek to gain experience with a firm that primarily represents plaintiffs.
Established by Gerald D. Garfinkle, Class of 1967, and his partner, Scott K. Corbman, this fund provides scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and aptitude in the study of trial advocacy, with priority consideration given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Established in 2010, this scholarship provides assistance to a law student who has financial need and a demonstrated interest or achievement in trial advocacy or alternative dispute resolution.
Established by the family of Samuel Polsky, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who participated in the Temple Moot Court Competition.
This scholarship provides an annual scholarship to a law student, with a preference given to a student enrolled in the Trial Advocacy program.
Created in memory of Edwin L. Scherlis ’64, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a student who excels in the area of Trial Advocacy.
Learn more about Temple Law Scholarships