How to Write a Direct Examination for a Victim Witness in Mock Trial
Victim witnesses in mock trial provide big-time opportunities for drama and emotion. So, to make sure you can make the most of those chances, I'll take you through my process of writing direct examina...
11 Sep 202412min
5 Things Scorers Want From Witnesses in Mock Trial | What Are They Looking For?
Nothing’s more important than getting good scores from your jurors in a mock trial round—it’s what makes the difference in wins and losses. So, in this video, we’ll go over the top five things scorers...
21 Aug 202411min
5 Things Scorers Want From Attorneys in Mock Trial | What Are They Looking For?
Nothing’s more important than getting good scores from your jurors in a mock trial round—it’s what makes the difference in wins and losses. So, in this video, we’ll go over the top five things scorers...
26 Jun 202413min
Breaking Down the 6 Most Common Types of Objections in Mock Trial
Mastering objections is a huge key to succeeding in mock trial. So, in this video, we’re going to break down the six most common types of objections in court that you’re likely to also see in mock tri...
19 Jun 202411min
Can ChatGPT Write a Good Closing Argument for Mock Trial?
The National High School Mock Trial Competition officially banned the use of ChatGPT for teams competing in 2024. But would ChatGPT even be able to offer much help to mock trial teams? We’re about to ...
5 Jun 20248min
How to Protect Witnesses From Tough Questions on Cross-Examination in Mock Trial
Virtually every witness in mock trial has something in their statement that could make them look really bad on cross-examination. That’s why, in this video, we’re going over the best strategy for prot...
30 Mai 202411min
Breaking Down a Great Impeachment | Mock Trial Film Sessions
It's one thing to know what makes a good impeachment, but it's another to actually see it in practice. So, in this video, we're going to watch an example of a really good mock trial impeachment and br...
22 Mai 202410min
How Does Mock Trial Work? The 5 Parts of Every Trial
Lots of folks who are new to the mock trial world in high school, college, middle school, or even law school have one important question on their mind: "How does mock trial work?" So, in this video, w...
15 Mai 202410min
