Ep 5 – Seven Tips for Preparation of the Witness as a Character

Dec 23, 2019 | Featured, Mock Trial Team, News

In this episode, the mock trial witness learns seven tips to prepare his or her role as the character. This content expands on episode 4 about the job of a witness and gives tips on how to complete the work.

Tip # 1

Work with the attorney as discussed in episode 4

Tip # 2

Read and memorize the witness statement

Tip # 3

Read and learn the stipulations

Tip # 4

Study the exhibits

Tip # 5

Study other witness statements

Tip # 6

Analyze favorable facts and adverse facts before and after the case theory

Tip # 7

Development of a one-sentence personification of the witness character for accountability

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 2025

Wednesday September 3

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Debate/Mock Trial Team meeting
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Debate/Mock Trial Team meeting

Saturday September 6

All Day
FTC DECODE game release
Peach Fuzz, Carrollton (TBD)

Wednesday September 10

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Mock Trial/Debate Team Meeting
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Mock Trial/Debate Team Meeting

Saturday September 13

All Day
Alpharetta Treasure Hunt (TBD)
FTC Online Symposium

Wednesday September 17

3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Debate Scrimmage/Mock Trial Prep
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