1. Trial

2. Trial: broken down  Pre-Trial hearings: Judge makes decisions on various motions  Opening statement: attorneys tell the story of the case. No argument here.  Direct Examination: Opportunity for witnesses to tell their side of the story.  Cross Examination: Opposing counsel tries to poke holes in witness’s testimony.  Closing Argument: Both attorneys argue the law at the end of the trial.  Jury Deliberation: The jury reviews the law,, and determines which side wins the case.

3. Evidence and Impeachment  Evidence: Attorneys may offer evidence through witnesses. An attorney must offer evidence BEFORE showing the evidence to the jury.  Impeachment: If a witness is inconsistent or lies, attorneys may impeach them with prior testimony.

4. Placement in the courtroom

5. Scripted Mock Trial

6. Debrief  What is the difference between opening and closing?  What is the difference between cross and direct?  How did jury deliberations go?  Did the jury reach a fair result?

7. Assignment  Assignment: read your packet!  Create a list of 5 best facts and 5 worst facts for both Defense and Prosecution.