Fairfax Mock Trials
You know that trial preparation requires months of strategic planning, research, depositions, and more. All of this is meant to set up for just a few short moments in the courtroom. To make sure you are fully prepared, a Fairfax mock trial can be very useful. Mock trials are simply opportunities to identify the strengths and weaknesses in your case, change your strategy accordingly, and improve the presentation of your case before you actually go to trial. Below one of our specialists outlines a few of the biggest benefits of conducting a mock trial.
Acquire Objective Viewpoints
Mock jurors do not have any stake or involvement in a trial. They are given preassigned roles, they are only engaged for a certain amount of time, and they are generally given a condensed version of the arguments and evidence in a case. This prevents mock jurors from becoming overcome with a number of statistics and background facts. This allows them to be more objective when they are deciding on the case presentation, themes, exhibits, and more.
Assess Impact of Evidence
It is important to understand if mock jurors have an understanding of your witness testimony, evidentiary exhibits, and trial presentation. It is just as crucial that mock jurors reach decisions that support your trial theme and other arguments. A mock trial allows you to assess the impact of your case. You can determine if the following statements are true when conducting a mock trial:
- The technical information you are presenting is easy to understand
- Mock jurors have the necessary time and focus to absorb graphics, arguments, and more
- The evidence supports the arguments you are making
Assess Witness Credibility
Mock trials are a very effective way to assess the credibility and demeanor of witnesses. Witnesses can choose to provide in-person testimony or appear remotely. This can help you determine what type of trial presentations to use for specific witnesses, determine what witnesses are ineffective, and adjust your questions to make certain witnesses more comfortable.
Practice Your Arguments
Even when you practice arguments on your own and rehearse trial presentations with your legal team, it does not provide all the information you can gain through a mock trial. During a mock trial you can determine which arguments are effective and which are not, and if they are resonating with the mock jurors. If the mock jurors are not invested in what you are arguing, a real jury likely will not be either.
Call to Learn More About Our Mock Trials in Fairfax
When you need to learn more about your arguments, evidence, and witnesses, a mock trial provides a great way to do it. At MGM Trial Services, Inc., our Fairfax mock trial consultants can help you conduct your trial so it is most effective. We can also help with many other aspects of preparing for trial so you obtain the best possible outcome in your client’s case. Call us now at 410-303-7800 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation with one of our team members and to learn more about how we can help you at trial.
