How to Prepare

How to Prepare for Mock Trial

Welcome to the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Mock Trial Program.

Please find trial tips and strategies to help your high school team during this year’s competition, including information on courtroom decorum.

Questions? Contact Mock Trial Central at mocktrial@massbar.org or (617) 338-0570.

Trial Tips

Trial Tips

Get tips on how to train a mock trial team.

Courtroom Behavior

Courtroom Behavior

Review these hints to help your mock trial team understand some of the nuances of proper courtroom behavior.

Student Witnesses & Student Attorneys

Student Witnesses & Student Attorneys

Learn tips and techniques to help with preparation before the trial, opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments

Teacher & Attorney Coaches

Teacher & Attorney Coaches

Help your student witnesses, student attorneys, and team prepare for the Mock Trial experience with these helpful guidelines