How to Impeach a Witness — Tips for Impeachments in Mock Trial
Impeachments are a huge opportunity to score big-time points in mock trial, so it's really important to do them right. In this episode, we're going to talk about how you can do just that. I'll share w...
6 Huhti 202312min
What Does "Burden of Proof" Mean in Mock Trial?
Mock trial is full of legal terms and phrases that you've probably never heard before, and one of the most common is "burden of proof." So in this video, we're going to break down what "burden of proo...
23 Maalis 202310min
4 Questions You Should NOT Ask as a Lawyer in Mock Trial ⏤ Tips for Mock Trial Attorneys
As an attorney in mock trial, you're going to be asking a TON of questions. That's the name of the game, after all! And it's really important that all the questions you ask witnesses⏤both on direct an...
15 Maalis 20239min
How to Create, Practice and Perform a Witness Role with Luke Epley | Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast
There are a lot of moving parts involved in developing a witness character in mock trial. You have to create your character, practice your character, and perform your character on gameday. In this mon...
10 Maalis 202354min
Should You Re-Direct as an Attorney in Mock Trial? Tips for Re-Direct Examination
If you've ever competed in mock trial as an attorney, you've had a judge ask you this question: "Would you like to re-direct the witness?" So, how should you answer that question? Is re-direct a good ...
8 Maalis 20237min
4 Phrases to Avoid as a Lawyer in Mock Trial ⏤ Tips for Mock Trial Attorneys
Lawyers in mock trial talk a lot. Like, a lot. Because of that, everyone who's served as a mock trial attorney has slipped up a time or two and said something they probably shouldn't have. So, in this...
1 Maalis 202311min
How to Argue and Win Objections in Mock Trial ⏤ The BEST Method
Objections can be really challenging and overwhelming, which is why it’s super important to know how to argue objections in mock trial really well. In this episode, that’s exactly what I’m going to he...
23 Helmi 202310min
What Does Relevance Mean? How to Make and Win Relevance Objections in Mock Trial
Relevance is one of the most common objections in both mock trial and real-life trials, but lots of people don't really understand what it means. So in this episode, we're going to break down the defi...
15 Helmi 202312min
