Illinois Trial Team
2012-2013 Informational Meeting
Who are we?
• A competitive mock trial team
• We get one case, and develop
a prosecution and defense team
• We call our own witnesses
www.collegemocktrial.org
How does our team run?
• 2 seasons
• No experience necessary
• All majors!
• Tournaments in Iowa, Indiana,
St. Louis, Chicago, Ohio
How long is the season?
• Invitiational Season
Now – October
• Regular Season
October – Feb./March
• Nationals – April
What is the Invitational Season?
• Randomly assigned teams
• Mix of skill levels, experience
• Compete in St. Louis
October 20-21
• Invitational Captains- look for these
faces at try-outs!
How is the regular season run?
• 3 teams divided based on
performance, skill level,
experience
– Blue (most experienced)
– Orange
– Bears (least experienced)
• Equally competitive
What’s the level of commitment?
• Two practices per week
(3 hours each)
• Extra practices when necessary
• 4-5 tournaments per year
(weekends)
• Dues
Why do mock trial?
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Want to go to law school?
Gain legal experience
Gain 3 credit hours
Our blue team goes to Vegas
Meet new people, make new
friends
CONNECTIONS.
Want a job?
We
have
fun!
• Next Week
Try-Outs
– Tuesday, September 4th
– Wednesday, September 5th
– Thursday, September 6th
– Friday, September 7th
Find the try-out packet online at
IllinoisTrialTeam.com
Try-Outs
TWO PARTS!
1. cross examination of a witness in
the case
2. witness portrayal or monologue
This building, Room K
Examples on website:
IllinoisTrialTeam.com
What is a cross
examination?
• Try to bring out facts that hurt the other
side’s case.
• Ask “yes” or “no” questions.
• Control your witness.
• More examples on our website,
IllinoisTrialTeam.com
How do I portray a witness?
• Get in to character.
• Know your affidavit.
• Make stuff up!
Monologue?
• Examples in try-out packet.
• 30-45 second monologue…maybe a
minute?
• Be funny, serious, sad, crazy, foreign,
strange…
• Be likeable!
What are we looking for?
• Two main roles
– Attorneys
– Witnesses
• Not restricted to one
• Know accents?
• Are you funny?
• Are you bilingual?
• Show us at try-outs!
Clinics
If you have any questions about try-outs,
come to a clinic!
August 31st at 5:30 pm, Room H
September 3rd at 5:30 pm, Room H
Meet with a current mocker for 5ish minutes.
Bring this sheet to your try-out!
Questions?
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Alison Anderson (President) –
[email protected]
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Kelsey Chetosky
(Vice-President External, Invitational Captain) –
[email protected]
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Katy Karayannis (Treasurer, Invitational Captain) –
[email protected]
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Meghan Bishop (Secretary, Invitational Captain) –
[email protected]
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Marley Nelson (Head Coach) –
[email protected]
Look for these faces at try-outs and the clinics!