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Welcome to wellesley mock trial.
WHAT IS MOCK TRIAL?
Mock trial is a competitive activity that simulates a trial in court. Every year, hundreds of colleges across the country receive case materials from AMTA (the American Mock Trial Association) and prepare either a civil or criminal case. Each school prepares its own witnesses and attorneys, and then presents their case against other schools in front of judges and scorers who determine the winner. The witnesses answer questions in direct and cross examinations while maintaining character; the attorneys deliver speeches, make objections, and conduct the examinations. It’s a public speaking activity (with some law components) that requires thinking on your feet and an ability to improvise.
WHY WELLESLEY MOCK TRIAL?
Wellesley Mock Trial combines fun, collaboration, and hard work to create the most successful program possible. The challenge of mock trial is responding in-round to unknown factors with poise and confidence— and that is what we do best. WMT is a unique activity in part because the skills you learn in mock trial go beyond the courtroom. Public speaking skills, combined with building confidence and adaptability, are not only applicable to the courtroom. This activity hones the best parts of communication in ways that benefit your academic career, personal life, and professional relationships. While winning is certainly among the highest of our priorities, WMT is a team before anything else. Through weekly practices and road trips to tournaments, you become very close to the people around you and build long-lasting friendships with your teammates.