The Mock Trial Team conducts actual trials in local district courts in competition with other high school teams. There is a preliminary round of two or three trials beginning in late January. The winners from each region then advance to a state-wide elimination tournament. Students on the team may act as either attorneys (giving opening and closing arguments, and conducting direct and cross-examination of witnesses), or as witnesses.
The Mock Trial Club meets regularly for students who are at the beginning or intermediate level of Mock Trial. Club competitions are limited to intersquad performances or occasional scrimmages with other schools.
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