by Brian Bellamy | 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...
by Brian Bellamy | Dec 16, 2019 | Featured, Mock Trial Team, News
In this episode, the mock trial witness learns more about his or her job. The witness role, if prepared for correctly, involves more than memorizing the fact statement. The very best witnesses undertake a detailed and nuanced approach to distinguish themselves with...
by Brian Bellamy | Dec 6, 2019 | Mock Trial Team
In this episode, the mock trial participant learns about the basic building blocks of case theory and theme. A sound case theory forms the foundation for everything else in a trial, particularly the opening statement and closing argument. Most of the discussion in...
by Brian Bellamy | Dec 4, 2019 | Featured, Mock Trial Team
Basic Building Blocks In this episode of Mock Trial Flight School, Brian Bellamy discusses the fundamental building blocks for cross-examination of witnesses in a trial or mock trial setting. The discussion covers three critical aspects of a competent witness cross:...
by Brian Bellamy | Nov 7, 2019 | Mock Trial Team
How to prepare to be a great witness In this episode of “Mock Trial Flight School,” learn the basics of how preparation to be a great witness can be the best part of participating in a mock trial squad and the most fun. Understanding the role of a great...
