Historical Mock Trial 2024

We used the morning for final preparations. The trial began at 10:45 with a request by the prosecution to add a few more exhibits. Rumor of this hit the defense hard just 30 minutes before the trial. In the end the new evidence did not cause much of a disruption. The defense was offered...

Cross Examination Day Today, we worked on cross examinations. Well, and TikTok dances. More importantly, we learned about lying, or at least how to tell when someone is lying. We practice watching Alex Murdaugh testify. We ended the day constructing closing statements in preparation for tomorrow’s trial. Tomorrow, the trial will begin at 10:30....

Today, after a full morning of writing and rehearsing opening statements, along with critiquing direct and cross examinations from the 2023 California Championship Mock Trial, we were ready to have a little treat. We went to The French Press in Moorestown to enjoy croissants and coffees. TikTok moves were again attempted, and again the...

Monday was a day of examinations. We practiced with the case of the People v. Max Paulson, a simple car versus bike incident. With limited information, the defense and prosecution put together strong cases. The prosecution was successful, but Paulson received only a fine for the incident. With appetites whetted, both teams began constructing...

In Historical Mock Trial today, we learned about President Andrew Jackson, the Georgia Cherokee, the Indian Removal Act (1830), and the Trail of Tears. That preparation allowed us to begin the process of choosing witnesses and preparing specific charges. Since the general charge is “Crimes Against Humanity,” the specificity of the charges will allow...