Make your argument : succeeding in moot court and mock trial / John Korzen.

Includes index.

Moot court and mock trial : what they are and why you should take part -- General tips on making moot court -- Moot court problems in general -- Before you research -- Research and first sections of the brief -- Argument, formal conclusion, and summary -- The statement of facts, tables, and final polish -- Oral argument -- Working with your moot court team -- Judging moot court competitions -- Mock trial problems in general -- Sample trial problem -- Theory of the case and theme -- Make a good first impression : courtroom behavior, pre-trial conference, and pre-trial motions -- Opening statement -- Direct examination -- Handling your opponent's witness : objections and cross-examination -- Closing argument -- Working with your mock trial team -- Judging a mock trial competition.