Our comprehensive training videos are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in mock trial competitions. Whether you're new to mock trials or looking to refine your courtroom techniques, these videos will guide you through every step of the process.
Coaches' Training Video Series
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.
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Championship Round Videos
View past Championship Round Videos separated into manageable segments for training purposes.
Championship Round Videos
Helpful Podcast Episodes
Law to Fact: Hearsay
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In this episode, Prof. Denis McLauglin of Seton Hall Law School explains how to prove that a statement is hearsay. It's a complicated matter, and Prof. McLaughlin does an excellent job of parsing out just when a statement is offered to prove "the truth of the matter asserted!"
Law to Fact: Understanding Hearsay
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In this episode, Chris Fromm, Executive Director of Institutional and Supplemental Programs at Kaplan Bar Review and Kaplan Bar Review and adjunct Professor at Hastings Law School explains Hearsay law.
Mock Trial Training Videos
Mock Trial Competition Critique Video (42 minutes)
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.
Rule 803 and Hearsay Exceptions (3 minutes)
This is a fun video interpretation of Rule 803 and Hearsay Exceptions using Legos in stop action videography.
Hearsay Exceptions Song (1 minute)
This is a quick song to help remember Hearsay Exceptions set to the song "Party in the USA."
In depth with Hearsay Exceptions provided by the Legal Geeks Blog (11 minutes)
An excellent review of hearsay rules by attorney Joshua Gilliland. This video includes Power Point slides to help elaborate and make the topic more easily understood.
Promotional Video for Mock Trial (5 minutes)
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.
What Scoring Judges Look for in the Competition (12 minutes)
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.