I believe there’s another point in a trial that tends to be significantly more influential than the ultimate summation, and Hollywood should take a closer look at it: the opening statement.

We hear the prosecution’s opening statement and are introduced to the main players. Mock criminal trial (2/6) - Opening statement for the prosecution and first witness videoMock criminal trial ...

Mock Trial is both an extracurricular activity and class offered by the Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University consisting of a time-controlled simulation of an actual trial.