Supplies and Props

A well ordered life suggests a well ordered mind . . . or does it?

Supplies to Consider

Three-ring binder for every team member
- One color for all; black or white are preferrable
- Hole punch all materials
- Put team members name on notebooks
Master notebook for prosecution/plaintiff team
- Team captain manages this
- Useful as a backup in case anyone forgets their material
- Include copies of all case materials
- Drafts of opening statement
- Drafts of direct exams and cross exams
- Drafts of closing argument
- Drafts of objection log
- Form for objections for lawyers ‘within the bar’
- Team rosters
- Gender sheets
- Clean witness statements (not marked up)
Master notebook for defense team
- Same as above
Legal pads for scrimmages and competitions
Extra pens and pencils
Tan folders for witness statements, exhibits, etc.
Clean copies of exhibits for use at competitions
Several clipboards for those who want to use notes when performing
Access to portable computers or computer lab for team work
Projector and computer to show videos, casework, and lesson

No costumes – not allowed in competition
A judge’s robe for practices (increases fun factor)
A gavel for the bailiff during practices (increases fun factor)
Display board or easel behind witness so coach can offer suggestions to attorneys
- Comments could include things like “slow down”, “no ands”, “speak louder”
- Can use also for general teaching
Arrange room like a courtroom
- Prosecution/Plaintiff Witnesses
- Prosecution/Plaintiff witnesses
- Defense attorneys
- Defense witnesses
- Witness (place at witness stand)
- Bailiff
- Clerk
- Judge
- Jury