Mock Trial Blog

Suggested Book to Read for Mock Trial Help

I came across a book recently that I would like to recommend for mock trial students, teachers and coaches.  The book is The Articulate Advocate by Brian Johnson and Marsha Hunter.  While my blog is intended to provide some real basic tips for high school students, this book will help the serious mock trial competitors. [...]

Mock Trial Questions Answered Here! What do you need to know?

I am not sure what to write about next. I have covered prosecutor’s opening, defense opening, prosecutor closings, defense closing, leading questions, cross exams for lawyers and witnesses, general tips for witnesses, and dealing with forgetful witnesses, and hearsay, etc. I need the readers to give me some feedback in terms of what other questions [...]

Mock Trial Closing Arguments for the Defense Attorney

As you probably have already learned, the defense attorney delivers his or her closing argument after the prosecutor speaks. In addition, since the prosecutor has the burden of proof, he or she is allowed to speak again after the defense counsel speaks. The mock trial defense lawyer only has one opportunity to speak. Unlike a [...]