Other Links

Not-so-great examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6c-5DiWCKs

Much better:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsvAYY5sW_c

Start this one at about 25:15 to hear the opening statements and beyond.

(You don't need to shout.  They do at the beginning.  )

A Fun Link

http://www.makeyourcasegame.com/

Our Competitions this Year

Date: Saturday, February 27

We are prosecution for the trial scheduled from 8:30 am to 11:30.
Our team needs to be there by 8:00.

We are defense for the trial scheduled from 1:00 pm to 4:00.


Location:
Scott Matheson Courthouse, Link to Directions

Parents: 

Parking is available underneath the courthouse for $2 per hour.* Enter the garage from 400 South; you must be traveling east on 400 South to enter the lot. Parking is $2 per hour, payable by cash or credit card.

*By parking at the courthouse, you agree that your car may be searched.

Covered parking is also available behind the west entrance of the courthouse adjacent to the Wells Fargo bank. This is accessible from 400 South; you must be traveling east on 400 South to enter the parking lot. Parking is $2 per hour, payable by cash or credit card (maximum daily rate is $8).

Parking is also available in an uncovered lot behind the west entrance of the courthouse accessible from 500 South. You must be traveling west on 500 South to enter the lot. Parking is $3 for 1 hour or less, and $1 for each additional hour, payable by cash or credit card (maximum daily rate is $10). The parking fee must be prepaid. You will be ticketed if your receipt is not displayed, or if you have not prepaid enough.

Metered parking is available on streets surrounding the courthouse. Parking is 25¢ for 15 minutes and meters are enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rules to Take Note Of

 Courtroom Dress and Conduct of Participants
a. No costumes or props for witnesses will be allowed.
b. Judges will not score lower for attire worn, but team members should be aware that appearance creates an impression and should dress accordingly.
c. Remember, no gum chewing, food, drink (water only), or unruly or loud behavior is allowed in courtrooms.

Practice Case

This is the case we are using for practice:

http://lawrelatededucation.org/images/stories/phocadownload/mock-trials/2004_Mock_Trial_Case.pdf

Here's a big deal:  We need more members of Mock Trial so we can compete this year!

Also, group pictures are coming on Wednesday, November 18!

November 5, 2015

Welcome to a new year of Mock Trial!

Find more information at http://www.lawrelatededucation.org/programs/mock-trials

flow video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtQDOQM4dM8
We watched this today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQEXUpyOlLc    left off at 30:18
Ohio High School Championship