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  • Nothing’s more important than getting good scores from your jurors in a mock trial round—it’s what makes the difference in wins and losses. So, in this video, we’ll go over the top five things scorers are looking for when they evaluate attorneys in mock trial competitions.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Mastering objections is a huge key to succeeding in mock trial. So, in this video, we’re going to break down the six most common types of objections in court that you’re likely to also see in mock trial competitions.BUY MY BOOK HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMBookSCHEDULE COACHING WITH ME HERE: http://bit.ly/MTMCoach

    Head to YouTube for my deeper dives on each of these objections!

    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!Contact: [email protected] Trial Masterclass ThemeMusic by: Luke Worsham & Ben TrainorArrangement: Ben TrainorThe information contained in this video is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

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  • The National High School Mock Trial Competition officially banned the use of ChatGPT for teams competing in 2024. But would ChatGPT even be able to offer much help to mock trial teams? We’re about to find out by seeing if ChatGPT can write a good closing argument for mock trial.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Virtually every witness in mock trial has something in their statement that could make them look really bad on cross-examination. That’s why, in this video, we’re going over the best strategy for protecting a witness and softening the blow of those tough questions.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • It's one thing to know what makes a good impeachment, but it's another to actually see it in practice. So, in this video, we're going to watch an example of a really good mock trial impeachment and break it down. That way, you'll know how to write and perform a good impeachment.

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    Original video: https://youtu.be/m772Na9H0IA?si=B6PDU7pC3BkaxhSS

    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Lots of folks who are new to the mock trial world in high school, college, middle school, or even law school have one important question on their mind: "How does mock trial work?" So, in this video, we'll answer that question by going through the five major parts of every mock trial.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • It can be a challenge to get a handle on what exactly it takes to create likable, engaging witness characters in mock trial. So, in this episode of the Mock Trial Masterclass Podcast, All-American Witness and Notre Dame coach Simeon Lawrence joins the show to help us understand how to create and coach great characters for witnesses.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Deciding which witnesses to call for a mock trial competition can feel overwhelming. So, in this video, we’ll go over the three things you need to think about when picking your witnesses. That way, you’ll know exactly how to make the right choice every time!

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • The National High School Mock Trial Competition officially banned the use of ChatGPT for teams competing in 2024. But would ChatGPT even be able to offer much help to mock trial teams? We’re about to find out by seeing if ChatGPT can write a good direct examination for mock trial.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • As a witness in mock trial, it’s super important to be prepared for cross-examination. So, in this video, we’ll go over exactly how to prepare for cross-examination as a witness.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • The National High School Mock Trial Competition officially banned the use of ChatGPT for teams competing in 2024. But would ChatGPT even be able to offer much help to mock trial teams? We’re about to find out by seeing if ChatGPT can write a good opening statement for mock trial.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Making quality objections is a huge part of succeeding in mock trial, but not all objections are a good idea. In this video, we’re going to go over five types of objections you should never make in a mock trial competition.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • There’s no way around it: To win in mock trial, you usually have a lot of memorizing to do. But memorization can be tricky–and it can take a while. So, in this video, I’m going to share my favorite tips for how to memorize content fast in mock trial.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • The Rules of Evidence can be tricky, and Rule 403 is no exception. So, in this video, we’re going to break down Rule 403 and make sure you know what Rule 403 objections are all about.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • At the end of the day, mock trial success comes down to what you say and how you perform. However, being dressed the right way can also have an impact on the scoring judges. So, in this episode, we'll go over how to dress as a lawyer and witness in mock trial competitions.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Sometimes, attorneys in mock trial get the “honor” of crossing over-the-top, crazy, aggressive witnesses that are super hard to reign in and control. So, in this episode, I’ll share my favorite tips for maintaining control of the courtroom whenever you run into a witness like that on cross-examination.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • A great demonstrative aid can take your mock trial case to the next level–but a bad one will only get on the jury’s nerves and make your scores go down. So, in this episode, I’ll share my four favorite tips for making sure your demos are top notch.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Knowing how to make good objections in mock trial is only half the battle–you also need to know when to make them. So, in this episode, we’ll go over four steps you can take to get better at spotting opportunities for objections in mock trial.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • You may have the best strategy in the world, but it could all fall apart if you make these four mistakes in your next mock trial competition. Avoid them at all costs!

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.

  • Understanding the Rules of Evidence is crucial to winning objections in mock trial, and one of the most important to know well is Improper Character Evidence. So, in this episode, we’ll go over the definition of Improper Character Evidence to make sure you know exactly what the rule is all about heading into your next competition.

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    Welcome into Mock Trial Masterclass: Your Guide to Controlling the Courtroom. My name is Luke Worsham, and I want YOU to be a mock trial master. I've competed in and coached mock trial for a while, and I want to pass along everything I've learned to you. Whether you're an attorney or a witness, my channel is dedicated to helping you take your craft to the next level. It's game on!

    The information contained in this podcast is intended for mock trial students and coaches, and it is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or real-life litigation advice.