Early in the year the team looks to get together at least once a week, but as a competition draws near the team may meet for a few hours up to 4 or 5 times a week. The schedule is flexible but the amount of time we need to put in is not. Mock Trial is a big commitment right around competition time, be prepared for that. The team will practice whatever needs work, whether that be opening or closing statements by the lawyers or questioning by the witnesses. 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.