Everyone will be prepared by the time we reach a tournament, our top notch coaches see to that. Teams work within themselves to determine roles. All members are offered equally important positions and we usually are able to fit everyone into one of their top choices for a role. Most of the information we need to know for competitions, i.e. Rules of Court and affidavits, we remember by just practicing a lot. Information such as the Rules of Court are based off the actual rules used in Federal Courts, though our rules for Mock Trial are condensed versions.
Trial advocacy is public speaking.
It is a form of speaking, with strict rules, protocol, and traditions. Therefore, if you plan on being a trial lawyer it is best to get through those fears now, so in the future you can represent your client to the best of your ability. Even if you have no interest in a legal future, public speaking is a crucial skill for whatever you want to do. And don't let any of this scare you, Mock Trial is a lot of fun, as is traveling with the team and competing against other schools. A.M.T.A. is an acronym for the American Mock Trial Association.