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Premier Mock Trial Camp

Take your skills—and your team—to the next level! Join us for a half-day of intensive training in courtroom advocacy, witness performance, and oral communication. Whether you’re brand new to Mock Trial or a seasoned competitor, this camp will provide you with practical tools to shine in competition and beyond.

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 When: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM


Where: Conway Courthouse


Lunch Provided


Cost: $40 per person | $100 per team


Registration Deadline: October 8th

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Led by 4-Time South Carolina State Champion Coach BJ DeCerbo, this program is designed to help both attorneys and witnesses grow into confident, polished competitors.

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 Who Can Attend?
Any middle or high school Mock Trial attorney or witness—whether you’re just starting out or preparing for the state championship.

For Attorneys

  • Courtroom Tactics & Presence: Develop confidence in navigating the courtroom, presenting arguments, and managing time effectively.

  • Opening Statements: Learn how to craft and deliver powerful openings that set the tone for your case.

  • Direct Examinations: Master the art of building your case through strong questioning and smooth witness interactions.

  • Cross-Examinations: Practice aggressive but controlled questioning to expose weaknesses in opposing witnesses.

  • Objections: Gain a working knowledge of common objections, how to make them effectively, and how to respond when they’re raised against you.

  • Closing Arguments: Learn how to pull the case together with persuasive, memorable, and competition-ready closings.

  • Oral Communication Mastery: Build vocal strength, clarity, pacing, and persuasive delivery to command attention in the courtroom.

  • Thinking on Your Feet: Practice strategies for adapting quickly when witnesses give unexpected answers or when opposing counsel changes tactics.

  • Case Theory Development: Learn how to build a clear “big picture” narrative for your side of the case and weave it through every phase of trial.

  • Team Coordination: Strengthen collaboration by learning how attorneys and witnesses can build seamless, complementary strategies.

  • Persuasion & Rhetoric: Explore techniques of persuasion rooted in logic, emotion, and credibility—skills that extend beyond the courtroom into leadership and debate.

For Witnesses

  • Witness Acting & Character Development: Learn how to step into your role with confidence and authenticity. From mannerisms to voice inflection, discover how to make your character believable and persuasive.

  • Direct Examination Responses: Understand how to stay composed, answer questions clearly, and remain consistent under pressure.

  • Cross-Examination Strategies: Practice techniques for staying calm, avoiding traps, and defending your credibility during tough questioning.

  • Storytelling Through Testimony: Learn how to deliver facts in a way that connects with the jury, using tone, pacing, and emphasis for maximum impact.

  • Improvisation Skills: Develop quick-thinking strategies to handle unexpected questions or objections without breaking character.

  • Nonverbal Communication: Master body language, eye contact, and courtroom demeanor to enhance your persuasiveness.

  • Consistency & Credibility: Practice aligning testimony with affidavits, avoiding contradictions, and maintaining trustworthiness under pressure.

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