Mock Trial Sample Videos
Mock Trial Training Videos for Coaches
Click here for registration and access to all 11 of the Mock Trial Training Videos for Coaches. All videos also come with printer friendly notes pages.
Topics include:
- The Basics
- Team Composition and Roles
- Time Limits and Timekeeping
- Judging and Scoring
- Preparing for Competition Day
- Trial Presentation
- Objections, Hearsay, and Impeachment
- Dispute Settlement
- Random Pairing and Powermatching
- New Teacher Coaches Basics
- Completion of Forms
Mock Trial Training Videos
This is a video with three Law Related Education Committee members critiquing a trial by segment. It helps coaches and students better prepare for Mock Trial competition by pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of various performances.
This is a fun video interpretation of Rule 803 and Hearsay Exceptions using Legos in stop action videography. This quick video was created by a group of USC School of Law students.
Looking for a quick example of what Mock Trial looks like to promote Mock Trial in the morning announcements, administration, recruitment, etc.? This is the video you are looking for. It highlights students performing a case with quick components showing the roles the students perform. It closes with great reflections from students and coaches that participated in Mock Trial in addition to a view from a scoring judge.
This video discusses the role of the scoring judge. This is a great video for new scoring judges and for teams. It discusses the judging teams, where they are located in the courtroom, what they look for when scoring, and much more.
2012 State High School Mock Trial Championship Round
Below is the entire 2012 State HSMT Championship Round broken down into manageable video segments for training purposes
Trial Opening
Trial Opening by Presiding Judge and Pre-Trial Motion
Team Introductions
Opening Statements
Plaintiff's Opening Statement
Defense's Opening Statement
Plantiff Witness 1 - Tony Morganelli
Full Witness Testimony
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Plaintiff Witness 2 - Chase Clarkson
Full Witness Testimony
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Plaintiff Witness 3 - Pat Murphy
Full Witness Testimony
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Defense Witness 1 - Drew Bridges
Full Witness Testimony
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Defense Witness 2 - Payton Willis
Full Witness Testimony
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Defense Witness 3 - Alex Ross
Full Witness Testimony
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Closing of Trial
Plaintiff Requesting Remaining Time for Rebuttal
Closing Arguments
Plaintiff's Closing Argument
Defense's Objection to Closing Argument
Defense's Closing Argument
Plaintiff's Rebuttal
Conclusion of Trial by Presiding Judges
Dispute Process (Re-enactment for training purposes only)
Evidence Segments
Entering Evidence - Example 1
Entering Evidence - Example 2
Entering Evidence - Example 3
Entering Evidence - Example 4
Entering Evidence - Example 5
Using Evidence Already Entered - Example 1- Direct Examination
Using Evidence Already Entered - Example 2 - Direct Examination
Using Evidence Already Entered - Example 1 - Cross Examination
Using Evidence Already Entered - Example 2 - Cross Examination
Showing Evidence with Witness Closer to Jury
Entering Evidence with Objection from Opposing Counsel
Permission to Publish Evidence
Witness Segments
Impeaching a Witness - Example 1
Impeaching a Witness - Example 2
Qualifying an Expert - Example 1
Qualifying an Expert - Example 2
Qualifying an Expert - Example 3
Questioning Segments
Direct Question - Two Examples
Leading Question - Example 1
Leading Question - Example 2
Objections
Repetition
Lack of Personal Knowledge
Relevance - Example 1
Relevance - Example 2
Relevance - Example 3
Two Part Objection
Unfair Extrapolation - Example 1
Unfair Extrapolation - Example 2
Unfair Extrapolation - Example 3
Let the Witness Finish Speaking - Example 1
Let the Witness Finish Speaking - Example 2
Let the Witness Finish Speaking - Example 3
Let the Witness Finish Speaking - Example 4
Hearsay
Opinion