
Training materials
The below resources will help guide you as your team prepares for competition.
Additionally, if you are new to mock trial, we will be offering virtual interest meetings in the near future. If you have any questions, please contact Emme McManus at emme@ncmocktrial.org.
General overview:
Activity suggestion: Mock Trial Analysis Worksheet (Answer Guide)
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Tips for your practice sessions:
Handouts on procedure:
BONUS: Lesson Planning: Check out MockTrialStrategies.com — created by Oregon-based retired attorney and long-time mock trial coach Dennis Gerl and shared here with his permission. Note of caution: although very helpful and comprehensive, this resource is not specific to North Carolina and all teams should defer to the NCAJ High School Mock Trial Competition Rules for the final answer on competition procedure.
2012-13 NCAJ High School Mock Trial Team Training Video, Part 1: Program Overview
2012-13 NCAJ High School Mock Trial Team Training Video, Part 2: Student Witnesses
2012-13 NCAJ High School Mock Trial Team Training Video, Part 3: Student Attorneys
Ten Tips for Effective Cross Examination
https://youtu.be/-FmPzpMUtmc/
Irving Younger’s Ten Commandments of Cross Examination (summary)
https://youtu.be/dBP2if0l-a8/
International Assoc. of Defense Counsel Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7O9YMPCBOYw7msG9nDkEQ/videos/
Johnson & Hunter Inc.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzNQ9S3eb9oH6xjFuFPCng