What is your position on Mock Trial and what does that include?

  “I am an attorney in mock trial. This is my second year doing it, and I have been a defense attorney for both years. Usually we have to write an opening or closing statement for our case, a direct examination of our own witness, and a cross examination of the opposing counsel’s witness.”

What is your favorite part of mock trial?

  “This is a really difficult question for me, since I love the competition and the debate aspect of mock trial, and it is probably my favorite part. But since it is a team sport, we are able to create new friendships and bonds with people we may not have otherwise met.”

How long have you been a part of mock trial and how did you get involved?

  “This is my second year of Mock Trial. I got involved because I like to debate and I like the concept of justice. I also have been contemplating law as a future career.”

What have you learned from being a part of Mock Trial?

  “I have learned the importance of improvement and bouncing back from setbacks.”

How did you feel about districts?

  “I had a lot of fun with districts. Even though we didn’t advance to regionals, it was a very fun growth experience.”

What advice do you have to those who want to join?

  “Mock Trial is definitely a fun thing to do. Truth be told, there is a decent amount of work, especially if you’re an attorney. But if you’re up to it, competing and seeing the improvements makes it all worth it.”