Oklahoma high school mock trial program

The judges evaluated the students based on their familiarity of the case and the formulation of their arguments. Students received points for each phase of the trial, opening, direct and cross examination, closing argument and how well their witnesses responded. Teams are paired with volunteer attorney coaches. George and Seth Wyrick. Erwin served as presiding judge during the competition finals.

Where we can really see you sweat, watch your facial expressions and you can watch ours too. I miss that. Oklahoma City, OK Mock Trial. Competition Forms. Case Materials. Program Objectives To help students increase basic life and leadership skills such as listening, speaking, writing, reading, analyzing, and making presentations.

To heighten appreciation for academic studies and to promote positive scholastic achievements. To increase comprehension of the historical, ethical and philosophical basis of our judicial system. To demystify the operation of the law, court procedures and the legal system. To build bridges of mutual cooperation, respect and support between the community teachers, students, parents and schools and the legal profession.

To offer a positive experience with the legal system, bringing the courts to young people rather than young people to court. The goal is not to win for the sake of winning, but to learn and understand the meaning of good citizenship in our democracy. In this sense, all students who participate will be winners!