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Questions in
Bold Text / Answers
in Plain Text - (all
answers posted by USCMT
Coaching Staff)
Packet substance related questions have
BLUE
numbers. Tryout/Team
logistics questions have GREY
numbers.
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| (1) For auditions, are we allowed to
use paper documents for reference,
or do you want everything memorized? |
| You are allowed to use paper documents
for reference, however we
prefer
that everything is memorized.
Papers interfere with delivery
and dampen dynamics. Accordingly,
you will be scored better
without
relying on papers. |
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| (2) When
creating the witness' character,
may we make up details that would
go along with the case materials? |
| Absolutely. Reasonable inferences of fact
that fall within the scope of
the provided materials are permitted.
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| (3) Is formal dress (suits) reccomended
for try-outs? |
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Attire appropriate for the role you are
portraying is recommended. Attorneys
generally wear suits. Witnesses
generally dress well also, but
sometimes they do not. Witness
attire may be a bit more contingent
upon the character you develop.
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| (4) Where
can I find info on
trials and procedures? |
| We ran a quick Google search and came
up with the following link: http://www.criminaldefense.homestead.com/index.html.
Although presented in a criminal
context, the info there is applicable
to civil trials too, for the
most
part.
To maximize, you should use your
own sources. |
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| (5) I have a question about the units
for mock trial. I am currently
enrolled in 18 units, so would
it be possible to enroll
in the
Mock Trial class, or would I
have to pay for the additional
unit?
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| If you are already taking the maximum
number of units you may have,
you must
obtain a waiver if you want to
take more -- without paying.
We
have only seen waivers granted
in rare circumstances, but
we have
indeed seen them. If you don't
have a waiver, you'll have
to
pay. If you can't pay, but can't
get a waiver, and have extenuating
circumstances, have your advisor
call us and we'll do our best
for
you. |
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| (6) I am a sophomore. Can I register
for the class in both the
Fall
and Spring semesters?? |
| Yes. Just remember that you may only accumulate
four units of Mock Trial. So,
if you intend to participate for
the three years you have left
in school, you will only have
one opportunity to register for
POSC in both the Fall and Spring
semesters. |
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| (7) What time are the tryouts on the
last day going to be held? |
| Unless you have extenuating circumstances,
we are not scheduling last-day
tryouts prior to the other
two
days getting full. |
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| (8) I have registered and begun classes
already - does this mean
I cannot
compete competitively this year
for the team, since POSC
398 is
required? |
| NO. YOU MAY STILL REGISTER FOR POSC 398
AND COMPETE!!! We'll give
you "D-Clearance"
once you make the Team, then
you can register. |
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