If would you enjoy something exciting, thought provoking, fast
paced and suspenseful, try
Mock Trial started in Mediapolis in the spring of 1994. Two teams have
participated each year. In an official Mock Trial competion, teams can consist
of 8 to 10 people.
To prepare for Mock Trial the team members are first divided into their
parts. There are four attorneys and three witnesses for each side. These
attorneys are responsible for two things. These may include a direct exam,
a cross exam, or an opening or closing statement.
In Mock Trial the case is carried out just like the real thing. Each team
will go against another Mock Trial team from a diiferent school. These teams
have never gone against each other before so many things are suprises. But
before the trial can happen, there is much preparation to do. Mediapolis
Mock Trial meet as much as possible. Meetings were held Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday from 7:45 to 8:30 over a span of about 2 months.
During the trial, each team has 2 hours for their side of the case. During
the trial you are judged by real judges or lawyers. There are two "grades"
you recieve. The judges pass a verdict after the trial and give points for
each lawyer's performance. These points are totaled up and the team with
the most points at the end of the competition goes on to state.
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