My legs were paralyzed. I was called to stand, but every time I tried to move my intrinsic survival instincts tugged me back into my seat. Anxiety was cursing through my veins and fear was clawing at my throat. Every nerve in my body was firing a thousand times a second. My lawyer called my name again and I forced myself to stand on my trembling feet. Can I really do this? What if I forget what to say? Nervousness clouded my thoughts. I tore my brain apart searching for my lines, but all I found was trepidation. I started to panic, but there was no time for alarm. I forced myself to recognize everything I’ve learned and how much I have evolved. I can do this; I have what it takes. I took a deep breath, rid my mind of fear, and let
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I didn’t know anyone who was on the mock trial team, and frankly, before the start of the year, I didn’t even know the team existed. It wasn’t until the club fair–a meeting where all of the after school clubs promote their clubs–that I became interested in joining. At the club fair the mock trial captain explained to all of the students the basics of mock trial. He told us about the intricacy and intellectual prowess that was needed to succeed in mock trial, and he told us about how it would challenge us in ways we had never been challenged before. His words immediately roused me, and from then on I knew I was wanted to joining mock …show more content…
From the intensive questioning during the cross-examination, to the extensive performing during the opening statement, mock trial envelops it all. It feeds my intrinsic desire for self-improvement and exposes me to unfamiliar experiences while also remaining stimulating and fun. It has facilitated the development of vital skills like quick thinking and problem solving, it has introduced me to some of my closest friends, and it has given me a new outlook on trying new things. I never though I would enjoy mock trial as much as I do, but it has become part of who I am, and I will continue doing it for as long as I
I didn’t know anyone who was on the mock trial team, and frankly, before the start of the year, I didn’t even know the team existed. It wasn’t until the club fair–a meeting where all of the after school clubs promote their clubs–that I became interested in joining. At the club fair the mock trial captain explained to all of the students the basics of mock trial. He told us about the intricacy and intellectual prowess that was needed to succeed in mock trial, and he told us about how it would challenge us in ways we had never been challenged before. His words immediately roused me, and from then on I knew I was wanted to joining mock …show more content…
From the intensive questioning during the cross-examination, to the extensive performing during the opening statement, mock trial envelops it all. It feeds my intrinsic desire for self-improvement and exposes me to unfamiliar experiences while also remaining stimulating and fun. It has facilitated the development of vital skills like quick thinking and problem solving, it has introduced me to some of my closest friends, and it has given me a new outlook on trying new things. I never though I would enjoy mock trial as much as I do, but it has become part of who I am, and I will continue doing it for as long as I