Understand the Format of the Trial
In order to successfully present this case, it is imperative that you feel comfortable with the progressions of the trial.
Our trials will consist of the following phases by each team in this order:
Our trials will consist of the following phases by each team in this order:
- Opening Statement [three minutes per side]
- Direct Examination of the Witnesses for the Prosecution [three minutes per witness]
- Cross-Examination of the Witnesses for the Prosecution [two minutes per witness]
- Direct Examination of the Witnesses for the Defense [three minutes per witness]
- Cross-Examination of the witnesses for the defense [two minutes per witness]
- Closing Statements [four minutes per side]
- Jury Deliberations [ten minutes per trial]
- Reading of the Verdict