All members are offered equally important positions and by the end of three years everyone should have had the opportunity to do an opening statement and closing argument in a regional tournament. Many other universities offer Mock Trial competition as the only means to learn trial advocacy. The concept of the Mock Trial Society encompasses other means of learning advocacy than just collegiate competition. 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. A.M.T.A. is an acronym for the American Mock Trial Association. It is an organization of collegiate schools who compete in Mock Trial. Furthermore, A.M.T.A. holds regular competitions and annually creates cases.