Mock Trial Team

Learn to be a lawyer or a witness in the American trial system with this intensive after-school academic program. The highly ranked Dwight Mock Trial Team competes in the state-wide New York Bar Association Mock Trial Tournament. Ms. Kardan — with her experience in debate, public speaking, and argumentation — serves as the Faculty Advisor; multiple attorneys from outside of Dwight will also lend their expertise throughout the season. Everyone will learn trial advocacy in October, tryouts will be held in November for the 10-12 starting roles, and the competition season runs from December through March/April. The team focuses on all aspects of skill development with respect to public speaking and trial advocacy, including lessons and activities on oral and written persuasion; the foundational elements of American trial law, such as the rules of evidence and burdens of proof; and all components of a jury trial, for both student-attorneys and student-witnesses: pre-trial motions, opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, objections, rebuttals, and closing arguments.  

Specific information may be found here: https://sites.google.com/dwight.edu/dwightmocktrial