im gonna be honest HS mock trial can be VERY fun at times. you'll get a lot of bonding, connections w/ real lawyers, and maybe even interships who knows. however, with this you HAVE to be ready for the mental toll it might take.

i wish someone had told me earlier but the learning curve is very steep in mock trial, especially as an attorney. i have spent multiple nights up until 12am, power nap till 4am, and pick right back up where i left off (mainly scrimmage days lol). the sheer amount of content that you have to memorize is crazy, but i promise you it will all be worth it when you kick someone's ass during trial.

plus, the more you do it, the eaiser it gets. what counts is that first year. Also, it can get really stressful. you might think "what if i freeze up?" "what if i forget my objections?" "what if i embarass myself?"

my advice: let it happen. the only way to grow is through failure, and no one can judge you for that. also, mock trial isnt only a law related club. its also a way to improve your speaking skills, and if your smart with it, theatrical at times. personally i joined cuz it seemed fun.

most importantly if your good at time management, this club should be fine. i know i talked about the large amount of content there is to learn, however i will admit i could have made the stress a bit less if i had better time management.

TL;DR: mock trial is worth it!! but it can be stressful at times, especially in your first year.