I have previously written about the value of mock exercises for lawyers preparing for trials or appellate arguments (see “What Mock Exercises Reveal that Briefs Cannot” New York Law Journal April 2, 2026*). The point I made is that mock exercises are invaluable because they provide the lawyers with the opportunity to test their arguments before an experienced former judge or experienced litigator. The mock judge asks tough questions and forces the attorneys to focus on the strengths …

