Worksheet for an initial meeting between an attorney and a defendant. Scenario focuses on a theft, but can be used for a different type of crime.
Mock direct examination of a witness by the Prosecution. Accompanying recording (5:30 minutes) is included at approximately 128 WPM. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) exam is approximately 120 WPM and the duration is 8 minutes.
Prosecutor's closing statement recorded at approximately at 133 words per minute. Armed robbery at a local jewelry store.
Opening statement by the Defense in the Brandy Alexander's trial, materials prepared by Prof. CHARLES H. ROSE III Director, Center for Excellence in Advocacy, Stetson University College of Law. Prof. Rose is currently the Dean of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.https://www.stetson.edu/law/studyabroad/oxford/media/State-v-Alexander-Oxford-Version.pdfAccompanying recording is included at 118 words per minute. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) exam is approximately 120 WPM and the durantion is 8 minutes. There are 35 scoring units which represent objective characteristics of language that interpreters must understand and render appropriately during the interpretation. For more information on scoring units, please visit this LINK. The majority of these scoring units come from Quizlet sets available HERE. **The script and recording are for practice purposes only! It should not be perceived as legal advice. If you have any law questions or concerns, you should contact an attorney.