Mock Trial District Court Club
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
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour 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.Grading
includedClass Experience
Intermediate Level
Class 1: How to develop a case notebook. Students will give prehearing briefs and arguments. Students will learn to draft out the elements of the crime (also used in civil cases), create evidence tables, and list out the good and bad facts of the case. Students may email (me) their witnesses any questions they may have. Students will learn about developing themes and opening arguments. Class 2: Students will present opening statements. Class 3: The prosecution will call their witnesses and the defense will cross-examine. Students will learn about direct questioning and cross-examination. Students will practice objections. Class 4. The defense will call their witnesses and the prosecution will cross-examine. Students will learn about direct questioning and cross-examination. Students will practice objections. Class 5: Students will learn about closing arguments and how they differ from opening arguments. Prosection and Defense will present closing arguments.
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
53reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from University of Nebraska College of Law
Bachelor's Degree from University of Oregon
I teach legal classes including constitutional law and an introduction to criminal justice.
I was a criminal defense investigator for 15 years. My education: Juris Doctorate 2020 Law University of Nebraska College of Law; Bachelors of Science 2016 Sociology with Honors; minor in Cultural Anthropology University of Oregon; AAS 2013 Human Services: Criminal Justice Lane Community College; Certificate of Mediation 2020 UNL College of Law
I use a wide variety of techniques because every student learns differently.
When I am not teaching I enjoy photography! Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
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