In Mock Trial, students will learn how to understand, plan, and lead a trial in an actual courtroom as either attorneys or witnesses in cases written by the Tennessee Bar Association. Students will learn how to make opening and closing statements, write direct and cross-examinations, how to utilize rules of evidence, and how to act in character as a witness from an official affidavit. Members of this class should be prepared to be available for the Davidson County competition (usually the last Friday and Saturday in February), the State competition on the last Friday and Saturday in March, and the same in April. This is a high school only class. Per the competition rules, students must be in grades 9-12 to participate. Estimated work outside of class: 1 hr or less/week. Teacher: Jansen Gibson