Whether you are going to be an attorney this time or not, join me as we learn some of the basics of trial practice with the help of the (very simple) case file to the left. 

Click on the calendar to the left for the Google Meet information for the three general training sessions.  (Prof. Anderson will hold trainings with the trial teams separately.)

Here are three (short) articles that will help you learn how to conduct a cross-examination:

Avoiding the Wrecking Ball of a Disastrous Cross Examination: Nine Principles for Effective Cross Examinations with Supporting Empirical Evidence 

"Effective Storytelling on Cross-Examination"  

How to Avoid That “One Question Too Many” on Cross-Examination Using Storytelling Principles 

Here are three (short) articles that will help you learn how to conduct a direct examination:

5 Tips for Delivering an Effective Direct Examination 

Ten Tips for Direct Examination and Cross Examination 

Direct Examination – Mock Trial Strategies 

Here are some (short) articles and videos about opening staements and closing arguments.

The Closer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delivering the Perfect Closing Pitch - TBA Law Blog 

How to Improve your Opening Statement in 5 Minutes 

Guide to Writing Closing Arguments | Techniques for Attorneys 

Inns Presentation--Closing Arguments