The Process
The class will be divided
into two teams: A prosecution team (UN) and a defense team (US). To prove your case your must prepare an
argument a support it. We will discuss
justification in class. Be sure to pay attention
to the justifications and the reasoning behind them.
Witnesses: Each team
will have three
Prosecution Witness:
Defense
Witness:
Each witness must research
and prepare their role. You may base
your testimony on one or several primary sources. When you have your research, you must
comprise a statement, or deposition.
These depositions must be given to ALL classmates. Lawyers will prepare questions from the
depositions YOU provide. Witness
statements will be 2-4 pages in length.
Be sure to keep a bibliography.
Lawyers, you must build a
case. Therefore, you should look at all possible information from which to
form an argument.
You will be given five days to
research and prepare your case. Good
Luck!!!