Mock Trial

What is a difference between opening statement and closing argument?

• One is during the beginning and the other is at the end

• They're the same thing

• Both are meant to argue to prove which side is correct

• Both are general facts of the case

What is mock trial?

• When students get to make fun of court system

• Students engaging in FAKE court trials

• Students engaging in REAL court trials

• Students having a free day and pretending to dress up like lawyers

Which of the following is not true about Direct Examination?

• Questions CANNOT be yes or no questions

• Questions build on one another

• It is questioning between the same side lawyer and witness

• It must be a leading style question

Which of the following is NOT a job for a witness role?

• Memorize their witness statement (THEIR STORY)

• Understand what information are important for their side

• Fight the other side's lawyer

• Actually get into the role of their character

If you're an attorney: What is your relationship with a witness from the opposing side?

• A normal relationship

• You two are probably best friends

• You work together to bring in important facts for your case

• You try to prove that their stories are not to be trusted

Which of the following is not true about cross examination?

• It is between opposing side lawyer and witness

• Must be open ended questions

• Must end in "Isn't that true?" or "Is that correct?"

• Questions must ask for only YES or NO

If you are an attorney, what is the relationship with a witness from your own side?

• Work together to bring in the information you need to win

• You get paid and do your work

• A friendly relationship

• You try to prove that the witness is not reliable