6.1. An Ideal Teammate (Intro to Mock Trial)

"Introduction to Mock Trial" is a 10-part series and a program/course designed to introduce you to all aspects of mock trial. The topics are set out below in this description.
In this sixth part, How to be an Ideal Teammate, I cover how, in mock trial, you should: (i) STAY present; (ii) STAY with the presenter (and with this presentation); (iii) STAY on message (with your team's theory and theme); (iv) STAY in character - as an attorney or a witness; and, (v) STAY positive - for yourself and your team.
An Ideal Teammate is broken down into two videos - 6.1 and 6.2.
In the others videos in this program, participants will learn about:
0.0 Intro to the program
1.1 Mock Trial Basics
1.2 Mock Trial Basics (continued...)
2.1 Why do Mock Trial
2.2 Why do Mock Trial (continued ...)
3.1 How to stand out in mock trial
3.2 How to stand out in mock trial (continued ...)
4.1 Professional Presentations
4.2 Professional Presentations (continued ...)
4.3 Professional Presentations (continued ...)
5.1 Understanding Theory and Theme
5.2 Understanding Theory and Theme (continued ...)
5.3 Understanding Theory and Theme (continued ...)
- objections for mock trial
- evidence for mock trial
- how to be a great witness in mock trial
- how I judge (evaluate) mock trial
Upon completion of the introductory program, participants will have the opportunity to present parts of a mock trial via video, receive my feedback and a certificate.
If you have questions or comments about the videos, contact me at [e-mail].
ABOUT ME:
Professor Wes Porter served as a trial attorney with the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, Fraud Section, in Washington D.C., the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii and the JAG Corps for the U.S. Navy stationed in the Trial Service Office Pacific. After lecturing, coaching mock trial and teaching as an adjunct professor for years, he moved to academia full-time teaching courses in Evidence, Criminal Law and Procedure, and skills courses like Trial Advocacy. Professor Porter earned tenure, became a full professor of law, and led a center devoted to litigation and trial skills training.
Professor Porter still teaches in law schools and trains lawyers new to the profession. To contact Professor Porter with questions or video topic requests, you may email him at [e-mail].
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