Mock Trials : Preparing, Presenting, and Winning Your Case [Paperback]

Jill Trumbull-Harris (Author), Steven Lubet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001 | ISBN-10: 1556817134 | ISBN-13: 978-1556817137

A step-by-step guide to the mock trial practice, Mock Trials is presented in an easy-to-follow manner. The textbook is specifically designed for the undergraduate student and focuses on the methods and techniques needed to prepare and present a mock trial case for competition.

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About the Author

Steven Lubet is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law where he is the director of the award-winning Program on Advocacy and Professionalism. Lubet is the advisor to Northwestern's Trial Team, which has won two national championships, and the author of Modern Trial Advocacy, which has been adopted by over 70 law schools in the United States, Canada, and Israel. He is widely regarded as one of the nation's leading experts in trial theory and legal ethics.

Jill Trumbull-Harris is a law clerk to a federal district judge and an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law, where she heads the school's nationally ranked undergraduate trial team. Trumbull-Harris is the founder of the Summer Undergraduate Mock Trial Institute at Northwestern University School of Law and the past Mock Trial Director for the Pre-Law Department of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.

Product Details

• Paperback: 271 pages
• Publisher: Natl Inst for Trial Advocacy (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556817134
• ISBN-13: 978-1556817137
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone interested in mock trial, May 6, 2002

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Adam Harris (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

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While working with my mock trial team at Georgetown University, I urged everyone on the team to buy a copy of this book. Because we didn't have a coach, having some source of authority on numerous issues relating to mock trial was critical. This book fit those needs perfectly. Not only do the authors walk through the basics of a trial, but they also include numerous tips for those already advanced in trial advocacy. The Georgetown team won its division at the 2002 College Mock Trial Nationals, placing 2nd in the country, beating far more experienced and well-coached teams. This book was part of that surprising success. It is a must-read for anyone looking to be more competitive and effective in the courtroom.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect guide for Mock Trial Coaches, January 5, 2007

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This review is from: Mock Trials : Preparing, Presenting, and Winning Your Case (Paperback)

Have coached Mock Trial for several years now, and used several books along the way. This one is far superior to the others, in terms of ease of use and clarity of approach.

The charts are great. They give step-by-step guidelines for trial tactics, cross-examinations, etc.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent how-to for Mock Trial, May 4, 2002

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Adam Harris (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mock Trials : Preparing, Presenting, and Winning Your Case (Paperback)

While working with my mock trial team at Georgetown University, I urged everyone on the team to buy a copy of this book. Because we didn't have a coach, having some source of authority on numerous issues relating to mock trial was critical. This book fit those needs perfectly. Not only do the authors walk through the basics of a trial, but they also include numerous tips for those already advanced in trial advocacy. The Georgetown team won its division at the 2002 College Mock Trial Nationals, placing 2nd in the country, beating far more experienced and well-coached teams. This book was certainly a part of that surprising success. It is a must-read for anyone looking to be more competitive and effective in the courtroom.