Get Three Column Format - Colorado Highschool Mock Trial

The Three Column Format (TCF) is a structured tool that aids trial attorneys during direct examinations, particularly within educational mock trial settings. This guide will provide you with comprehensive steps on how to effectively fill out the TCF online, ensuring a smooth and organized approach to trial preparation.

Follow the steps to fill out your TCF effectively:

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by reviewing the case theme, theory, and closing arguments. This foundational knowledge is crucial for utilizing the TCF effectively, allowing you to ask pertinent questions.
3. In the first column labeled 'Topic', ensure you have the sections: 'Background', 'Conclusion', and 'Re-Direct'. Include no more than four additional sections to maintain focus.
4. For the 'Background' section, briefly introduce the witness, explaining who they are and their relevance to the case.
5. The additional sections between 'Background' and 'Conclusion' should align with the closing argument's chronology. Use concise titles (no more than seven words) to guide your questioning.
6. The 'Conclusion' section must serve as a key last point of emphasis, reinforcing the most critical aspects of the witness's testimony.
7. In the 'Re-Direct' section, prepare a maximum of three question topics that reflect essential points from the witness's prior testimony.
8. Use the 'Questions' column for essential, important, and non-essential questions. Write only essential questions fully; use placeholders for others.
9. Lastly, utilize the 'Evidentiary' column to jot down potential responses to objections, including relevant rules, when necessary.
10. Once completed, remember to save your changes, download the document, print it, or share it as needed.

Start filling out your documents online today to streamline your mock trial preparation!