by Christina Nguyen
BHS News
The court room is chilly. The atmosphere tense with anticipation as the judge announces the verdict. And it all boils down to this verdict, the hours of courtroom deliberation. There were passionate opening statements about this year’s case—a tragic airplane crash—and emotional testimony from the witnesses. The lawyers objected and cross-examined like skilled marksmen. And when both sides closed their arguments, we wait with baited breath for the verdict.
The verdict doesn’t matter; it’s what happens when the judge isn’t watching.
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We are coached by Mr. Wiggin and split into smaller teams focused on one aspect of the case. A team is made up of a lead lawyer, witness, and their interns as they learn the ropes. The small groups are responsible for working on both direct—where the witness can tell their testimony—and cross—where the lawyer picks apart that testimony—examinations. We bring it all together for the court case.
