Mock Trial Masterclass

A lot of mock trial competitors wonder whether it's a good idea to be scripted during mock trial competitions. So, should you prepare and memorize a script as an attorney? The answer...is complicated. So, in this coaching episode, I'll walk you through exactly how to decide when to script yourself and when to simply respond in the moment to what's happening during a trial. BUY MY BOOK...

Success in mock trial comes down to how well you control the courtroom, and a big part of that, as an attorney, is keeping witnesses in check during cross-examination. So, in this episode, we'll take a look at the best way to control and interrupt witnesses⏤as well as when you have license to use the strategy. BUY MY BOOK HERE: bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: bit.ly/MTMCoach Wel...

What does it take to win a national championship in mock trial? It all comes down to character. In this month's episode of the Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast, we'll walk through the four qualities that separates national champions from the rest of the pack. That way, you can know exactly which character traits your team needs to adopt if you want to win the ultimate prize. BUY MY NEW BOOK...

Impeachments are a huge opportunity to score big-time points in mock trial, so it's really important to do them right. In this episode, we're going to talk about how you can do just that. I'll share with you a proven, three-step plan to effectively impeach witnesses every single time. BUY MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Mock-Trial-Masterclass-Controlling-Courtroom/dp/B0BZFLRD28/ref...

Mock trial is full of legal terms and phrases that you've probably never heard before, and one of the most common is "burden of proof." So in this video, we're going to break down what "burden of proof" means and explain what it's all about. We'll also cover the difference between "preponderance of the evidence" and "beyond a reasonable doubt.&quo...

As an attorney in mock trial, you're going to be asking a TON of questions. That's the name of the game, after all! And it's really important that all the questions you ask witnesses⏤both on direct and cross-examination⏤are clear and precise. In this episode, we're going to go over four questions that don't fit that bill. These questions are vague, unclear, and even a little we...

There are a lot of moving parts involved in developing a witness character in mock trial. You have to create your character, practice your character, and perform your character on gameday. In this month's episode of the Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast, national champion witness Luke Epley will walk us through his process for doing all of those things like a mock trial master.   SCHEDULE COACHI...

If you've ever competed in mock trial as an attorney, you've had a judge ask you this question: "Would you like to re-direct the witness?" So, how should you answer that question? Is re-direct a good idea? And, if you do re-direct, what kinds of questions should you ask? We'll cover all of that in this episode! SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: https://forms.gle/aCcQNdNDXzNyRKiu7 Welcome into Mock T...

Lawyers in mock trial talk a lot . Like, a lot . Because of that, everyone who's served as a mock trial attorney has slipped up a time or two and said something they probably shouldn't have. So, in this episode, we're going to go over four phrases that mock trial attorneys should avoid and remove from their vocabularies. SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: https://forms.gle/aCcQNdNDXzNyRKiu7 Welcome i...

Objections can be really challenging and overwhelming, which is why it’s super important to know how to argue objections in mock trial really well. In this episode, that’s exactly what I’m going to help you do. We’re going to go over the best way to argue objections⏤so that you and the judge will be on the same page every single time. Plus, you won’t have to be lost during an argument ever again,...

Relevance is one of the most common objections in both mock trial and real-life trials, but lots of people don't really understand what it means. So in this episode, we're going to break down the definition of relevance based on Rule 401 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Then, we'll discuss when you should make relevance objections and how to win them. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/M...

Giving an opening statement is one of the first things you'll do in a mock trial round, and it also happens to be the most important. That's why it's crucial to get them right every single time. If you combine these tips for writing a great mock trial opening statement with a quality theme, you'll be in good shape. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME H...

It's that time of year! Everyone from high-schoolers to college students are gearing up for the start of the mock trial competition season. With regional mock trial tournaments just around the corner, two-time All-American Attorney Liz Grant joins this month's edition of the Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast to share her tips for developing case theory, getting the most out of practice time,...

It's not easy being cross-examined as a witness in mock trial, but there are some strategies you can use to get a leg up on your competition. In this episode, we'll go over three tips that will help you rock out as a witness on cross-examination and make life difficult for the attorney. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome i...

Entering an exhibit into evidence can be a really easy process, but you need to know how to do it correctly. In this video, we'll walk through the four key steps to getting your exhibit into evidence the proper way. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name...

Direct examinations can be really boring when you're an attorney. After all, the witness is supposed to be getting the spotlight, and your job is to let them have it. But if you implement these three strategies, you can take you direct examinations to the next level and stand out way more as an attorney. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMC...

Cross-examination can be really fun and exciting as a mock trial attorney, but it only works if you do it the right way. These three mistakes are pretty common in the mock trial world, and you should avoid them at all costs! BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My...

Objections can be one of the most intimidating parts of mock trial, and winning them isn't easy. That's why Amanda Mundell co-wrote Winning Objections: A Mock Trial Guidebook, and she's this month's guest on the Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast. She'll help you understand how to make objections, argue objections, and (most importantly) win objections.   BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://b...

It's not easy being a witness in mock trial⏤especially during cross-examination. But if you implement this trick into your witness performance on cross examination, you'll start to make life more difficult for your attorney. Doesn't that sound fun? BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Gu...

It's not easy being a witness in mock trial. But if you follow these five tips for mock trial witnesses to be more memorable, you're guaranteed to have a quality performance on the witness stand. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham...

Watching a mock trial for the first time can be overwhelming. You may ask yourself, What exactly is going on here? Don't worry--I've got you covered! In this video, we'll cover the five major parts of a trial so you can understand what happens during each of the elements/components. BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome i...

Making good objections can be one of the hardest and most intimidating parts of mock trial. But if you follow these three rules for how to make an objection, you can rock out in court every single time with confidence!   BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBook SCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My nam...