Doherty High School Mock Trial
News & Notes
2012 Tournament Dates
*** Lubet's MT ***
02 - Case Preparation
03 - Communication Techniques
04 - Direct Examination
06 - Cross Examination
07 - Impeachment
09 - Expert Witnesses
10 - Objections
11 - Opening Statement
12 - Closing Argument
Storytelling / Theory and Theme
Korzen: Theory of the Case and Theme
Lebovits: How to Persuade Judge & Jury
McElhaney's Trial Notebook
Direct Questions
Cross-Examination Choices
The Real Purpose of Cross
Evasive Witnesses
Linking
Helpful Hints
Suggestions for Student Attorneys
Direct Examination
How to Make the Most of Your Presentation
How to Impeach a Witness
How to Introduce Real Evidence
How to Make a Strong Opening Statement
Courtroom Behavior
Objections
Entering Exhibits
Qualifying Experts
Trial Tips Newsletter
Don't Let Your Notes Lose The Case
What Impression Does Your Courtroom Table Project?
Do You Have an Emergency Plan?
Adding Impact to Opening Statements
Conceding the Obvious
It's Happening RIGHT NOW! Using the Present Tense to Bring Your Case to Life
Punch Your Jurors in the Mouth!
Sticking a Message in Your Jurors Brains
Using Loops to Highlight Important Testimony
How to Testify (for Lawyers)
How to Destroy Your Witness's Credibility
"The WORST Direct Examination Question "
Do You Look Like You're Lying?
Stop Leading Your Witness !
Do You Listen to Witnesses?
Are You Ignoring Your Witness?
"Don't Tell Them... SHOW Them !"
What to Do When Your Witness Forgets
Dealing with Witness's Baggage
Admitting Evidence... There's ALWAYS A Way
Magic Phrases for Introducing Exhibits
How to Ask a Leading Question
Are You Asking Too Many Questions During Cross Examination?
Emphasize the Important During Cross Examination
Cross Examination Lessons from "Cheaters"
Eliminate Tag Lines During Cross-Examination
Should You Cross-Examine with Prior Inconsistent Statements?
Should You Call the Witness a 'Liar'?
How to Respond to Difficult Questions
The "Best" Closing Argument
Sources for Closing Argument Stories
Movie clips
Photos
Links