Attorneys are the backbone of the team. They are in charge of the case theory and questioning. Quality attorneys are crucial for a quality result.
There are 3 attorneys per side, and they work together with witnesses to practice and refine all lines of questioning, and to ensure that they prove their case.
We expect at least 3 hours/week from attorneys, but many of them put in much more.
Witnesses tell the story of the case. They will be given a direct examination by a RIT attorney and will be cross examined by the other team.
Each side will call 3 witnesses. Prior to trial they will work with their teammates to develop questions/answers as well as developing relatable characters. Actors/actresses welcome!
We expect at least 2 hours/week from witnesses.
At the beginning of the academic year, we will be actively recruiting new members (witnesses & attorneys). Visit us at the Tiger Activities Gala and/or come to our info sessions.
Reach out to our president or vice president. You can find their email addresses here.
While high school mock trial certainly helps, anyone can learn to be either a witness or an attorney. Our veterans can guide you to master the courtroom.
Do you like to argue, see yourself having a future in law, or want to take on an amazing challenge? The attorney role may be for you.
Do you like to act, take on a role and defend your credibility, or maybe even play one of our expert witnesses? The witness role may be for you.
Please see the events page here. We typically practice 2 times per week.
ABSOLUTELY NOT! We have team members in nearly every college at RIT, so whether you are a criminal justice major or a computer science major, everyone can do mock trial.
While it can seem overwhelming at first to attempt to design and draft a case theory, we have an awesome support network of veterans and coaches to make sure that everyone succeeds
Competitions take place on weekends and run from early Saturday morning until Sunday night. Each side will compete one time per day. We usually stay in a hotel depending on the location of the tournament.
While this is nowhere near law school, we have two teams that allow less experienced members to learn the ropes, and develop their skills as a witness or attorney.
