Mock Trial Masterclass

A lot of mock trial competitors wonder whether it's a good idea to be scripted during mock trial competitions. So, should you prepare and memorize a script as an attorney? The answer...is complicated....

19 Apr 202310min

Success in mock trial comes down to how well you control the courtroom, and a big part of that, as an attorney, is keeping witnesses in check during cross-examination. So, in this episode, we'll take ...

12 Apr 20239min

What does it take to win a national championship in mock trial? It all comes down to character. In this month's episode of the Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast, we'll walk through the four qualities tha...

7 Apr 202341min

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 Apr 202312min

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 Mars 202310min

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 Mars 20239min

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 Mars 202354min

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 Mars 20237min