About
The RRHS Mock Trial Team provides students with a unique experience that involves critical thinking, public speaking, teamwork, and persuasion. Mock Trial participants receive a fictional legal case, prepare both Prosecution and Defense arguments, and then compete against other schools in a trial simulation in front of real judges and attorneys.Â
Where: Room 1038
Where: Room 1038
When: We meet starting in September and our competition is in late January.
When: We meet starting in September and our competition is in late January.
Roles: There are numerous different roles that members play during our competitions...
Roles: There are numerous different roles that members play during our competitions...
Lawyer: Lead the development of trial strategy; prepare/question witnesses; deliver opening and closing arguments
Witness: Assume the identity of a character in the case and respond to questions during trial
Witness: Assume the identity of a character in the case and respond to questions during trial
Timekeeper: Ensure that presentations remain within the acceptable time limits
Timekeeper: Ensure that presentations remain within the acceptable time limits