Mock Trial
Students will take a case required to study a case, develop arguments, examine witnesses, and use objections effectively.
Samantha Lowery
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(53)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be required to read the case, develop a closing and opening argument, develop direct and cross-examination questions outside of class. Students will need to be ready to demonstrate their learning in class.Grading
includedClass Experience
Students will learn about the courtroom and how to advocate for their side. Week one: Students will get an overview of the court process and discuss project one - arguing a pre-trial motion. Week two: Students will argue a pretrial motion developed as homework; students will learn about opening statements. We will discuss project 2, drafting an opening argument. Students will learn about closing arguments. We will discuss how these two things differ. Week three: Students will present opening arguments. Students will learn about objections and direct examination. We will discuss project 3 - closing arguments. Week four: Students will present closing arguments. Students will learn about cross examination and witness interviews. We will discuss Project 4 which is Direct examination & Cross of witnesses. Week five: Students will interview witnesses for final trial and discuss the overview of court. Prosecutors will charge the defendant with a crime, Defense will advocate for their client in interviews. Week six: Trial. Students will work either solo or in teams (depends on number of students and student wishes) and conduct a complete trial.
Learning Goals
Students will learn court etiquette, advocacy for their side, speech, and logic.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.7
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from University of Nebraska College of Law
Bachelor's Degree from University of Oregon
I am currently an administrative judge, I was a criminal defense investigator for fifteen years.
Juris Doctorate 2020 Law University of Nebraska College of Law;
Bachelor of Science 2016 Sociology with Honors; minor in Cultural Anthropology University of Oregon.
My Honors thesis was on jury selection.
AAS 2013 Human Services: Criminal Justice Lane Community College
Certificate of Mediation 2020 UNL College of Law Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
weekly or $240 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class
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