CS 306 Mock Trial Preparatory Assignments
1. Trial Prep 1 (Team assignment: 25 points)
Due as stated on syllabus/schedule
2. Trial Prep 2 (Individual assignment: 35 points)
Due as stated on syllabus/schedule
3. Trial Prep 3 (Team assignment: 25 points)
Due as stated on syllabus/schedule
4. Summary of Arguments (Team assignment: 2 points)
Tweak your Trial Prep 3 arguments and email to
opposing counsel 48 hours before your mock trial date
5. Jury Verdict Form (Full group assignment: 5 points)
Negotiated version of Trial Prep 3 form; due at the
time of your mock trial -- bring 4 copies to class
6. Group Pre-Trial Presentation on Legal Elements (Full Group assignment: 8 points)
8-10 minute presentation to class explaining the
legal elements of the cause of action involved in your mock trial.
Include slides or a handout. Do NOT discuss any specific
facts of your trial scenario.
** The above assignments total 100 points, which together make up 25% of your semester grade.