Winners in any single round will be asked to switch sides in the case for the next round. Where it is impossible for both teams to switch sides, a flip of the coin will be used to determine assignments in the next round. Teacher-coaches who will be competing against one another are required to exchange information regarding the names and sex of their witnesses at least three days prior to any given round. Use of a podium shall not be required of the participants at any level of competition. Teams should not identify themselves by their school name to the judge prior to the announcement of the judge's decision.
All teams are to work with their assigned attorney-advisors in preparing their cases.
It is suggested that they meet with their ,attorney-advisors at least twice prior to the contest. The trial proceedings are governed by the Simplified Rules of Evidence and Procedure found in this packet of materials. Other more complex rules should not be raised in the trial, i.e., procedural motions. Usual rules of courtroom decorum apply to all participants. Appropriate dress is required.