The strategies, lesson plans, and work templates herein are also intended as a resource for teachers to use in their. The florida high school mock trial official competition packet. If a georgia case is used in, copied for or modified for any activity, class, mock trial demonstration andor mock trial competition, the subcommittee on the problem of the georgia high school mock trial committee of the young lawyers. One of the largest in the nation, the pbayld mock trial competition gives more than 300 high school student teams from across the state the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil and criminal trials before actual judges and panels of juries. The purpose of the florida high school mock trial competition is to stimulate and encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of the american legal system by providing students the opportunity to participate actively in the legal process. All names and details in this mock trial are fictitious and do not refer to any person or action involved in the case, other than the fact that the mansion was heavily damaged by fire. These howto guides, for kindergarten through grade 6, give you everything you need to put on a successful mock trial including. The links below will take you to the forms you will need for the mock trial competition. This problem is based on a problem prepared by susan johnson and elise wilson of the. Statement from nhsmtc board of directors regarding covid19 and the 2020 national championship. High school mock trial competition south carolina bar. Texas high school mock trial competition 2016 case materials colfax barkley v.
The crime of second degree murder includes the killing of a human being. Presents the ncaj high school mock trial competition. In cooperation with the maryland judicial conference and maryland state bar association, the maryland youth and the law mylaw sponsors an annual high school mock trial competition each academic year. I couldnt eat and i wouldnt talk to anyone, in case they had heard the rumor. Students acquire criticalthinking skills and an indepth understanding of our judicial process as they study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and role play the trial. All names used in the mock trial case are fictitious and were created to be genderneutral. The 20182019 mock trial case is a hypothetical case. These bestselling publications are popular throughout bc. Students in grades seven and eight and their teachers are invited to create original mock trial cases. Judge corrigans mock arraignment pdf the case of marys missing lunch for elementary school students pdf sample agendas. Mock trial friends and colleagues, with a heavy heart, we write to announce the cancellation of the 2020 national high school mock trial championship tournament, previously scheduled for.
Mock trial strategies this site was created to assist high school mock trial coaches in starting and maintaining teams, to help students learn public speaking and advocacy skills skills, and to further mock trial competitions at regional, state and national tournaments throughout the united states. A former trillium high school student is suing the school and the principal, blake varga, for violating their first amendment. North carolina mock trial program the north carolina mock trial program ncmtp wishes to thank those involved in the creation of this years criminal case. Dec 07, 2019 these mock trials are free for use by teachers in their classrooms andor with their mock trial teams. Mcce has conducted the michigan high school mock trial tournament since 1982. The 2020 mississippi high school mock trial case, state v. The education of young people is the primary goal of the mock trial program. It is important to note that high school mock trial is governed by state bar associations, meaning that cases, rules, and competition structure vary from state to state whereas all of college mock trial is governed by the american mock trial association, meaning that every school uses the same case and is subject to the same rules. Case background skylar bloomington has been living in the river point apartments, owned by mills property management, in payette, idaho since 20. Adapt the trial to historical events or simulate a modern court issue.
Mock trial blog mock trial info for high school students. These mock trials are free for use by teachers in their classrooms andor with their mock trial teams. Students will be more confident in being able to speak in front of the class. Free speech and social media case pdf goldilocks v. Mock trials may be based on historical events, cases of contemporary interest, school events, or hypothetical situations and fact patterns. Since it began in 1983, almost 50,000 students from most counties in maryland have participated. Statement of stipulated facts page 2 of 7 cause no. High school mock trial invitational 2019 mock trial case revised 111218 people of the state of illinois v.
Participation in mock trial not only teaches high school students about the law and courtroom experience, but it also builds critical thinking and public speaking skills. Mock trial competition pennsylvania bar association. As with any mock trial case based on true events, it is important to remember that you are limited to the facts presented on these pages. Nyc high school mock trial competition information.
This mock trial is appropriate for middle and high school students. Mock trials cases constitutional rights foundation. This site was created to assist high school mock trial coaches in starting and maintaining teams, to help students learn public speaking and advocacy skills skills, and to further mock trial competitions at regional, state and national tournaments throughout the united states. Texting while driving case for middle and high school students pdf link is external. The script includes a role for a narrator, who explains the action and provides direction to the other actors. It will be your responsibility to check our website. Case summaries of past texas high school mock trial competition. For example, in the criminal cases the prosecution is.
Lawyers volunteer to assist students as team advisors, scorekeepers and. Hypothetically, if the judge in your mock trial case were to provide instructions to the jury, they would look something like these. Please note that the forms for scoring and awards are available in the scoring and awards guide the timekeeping forms are available in the timekeeping guide team roster. Since the beginning of the school year in the fall of 2017, there have been a number of. Mock trial is available for different age groups and education levels, including at the high school, undergraduate, and law school levels. If you would like a copy of any case sent to you electronically, please contact your state mock trial coordinator to request the case from sc bar lre. Each year the foundation provides two themes for cases. Local competitions must consist of enough matches that each participating high school presents both sides of the mock trial case at least once. Mock trials are trial court proceedings in which witnesses testify and juries decide the outcome. They will develop an understanding of the trial process, the roles of those in the courtroom and their importance to the administration of justice, and the significance of their constitutional protections.
We do not send mock trial case clarifications or updates by mail or email. Johnson and elise wilson, a rising 3l at emory school of law. Sample mock trial scripts middle district of florida united states. The three bears for elementary school students pdf link is external guidelines for educational visits to courts. The arkansas bar association mock trial competition gives high school student teams from across the state the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil trials before actual judges. A case of arson at the mansion a guided mock trial note. High school mock trial competition the 2019 mock trial criminal case in the court of general sessions county of ross state of south carolina state of south carolina, prosecution, case no. Illinois state bar association high school 2011 mock trial. Litigators may use mock trials to assist with trial preparation and settlement negotiations of actual cases. Mini mock trial manual for teachers pennsylvania bar association. As student teams study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and receive guidance from volunteer attorneys in. The justice resource center would like to thank the teachers, school faculty, parents, and court staff for their hard work that makes this program possible. Case materials paperelectronic versions from the texas high school mock trial competition are available for teams to use and study. Field a team or more at the mcce michigan high school mock trial tournament.
Students will conduct a mock trial, follow the sequence of steps in a trial, and employ good techniques for each role. In addition, all trials are governed by the national high school mock trial rules of evidence, as well as rules of competition provided in the handbook. Any similarity to an actual event or to the name of an actual person is strictly coincidental. Sample mock trial scripts middle district of florida. The case was coauthored by former carolina center for civic education ccce state coordinator susan h. Our criminal advanced mock trials are based on actual cases that deal with challenging and sociallyrelevant issues. However, in this blog post, we will be addressing mock trial specifically as a high school extracurricular activity. High school mock trial invitational all affidavits are considered signed and sworn and may not be disputed at trial all witnesses are gender neutral while there are three witness affidavits provided per side, teams must determine which two will offer the best evidence. Allow approximately 1 12 hours to complete the trial, including the jury deliberation room set up. If you just want to run a mock trial in your classroom, there are some great resources. This case focuses on ifwhen it is permissible for a school to restrict student speech.
Mock trials share the excitement and unparalleled learning experience of mock trials. At the end of the regional competition, students are provided with a certificate of participation for mock trial. Students in grades three through six are invited to create original mock trial cases. Resources resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary elementary middle school secondary high school whole school special educational needs blog store store home elements magazine community community home latest posts search forums education news teaching overseas us education news. The mock trial is designed to clarify the workings of our legal institutions for young people.
Mock trials from the american bar association for elementary through high school. Georgia cases on file in the georgia mock trial office. Texas high school students participating in this enrichment activity will. The format of a mock trial can be either formal or informal. Most teams compete at least four times in local matches, as both prosecutionplaintiff and defense. Mock trial information links to mock trial scripts, a supreme court search, and useful mock trial guides.
Free speech and social media case pdf link is external goldilocks v. Illinois state bar association high school 2011 mock trial case. Freedom of religion simulation supreme court the amistad case. New teachercoach handbook texas high school mock trial. Most mock trials are available free of charge or a nominal cost.
Cases on file in the mock trial office state bar of georgia. For example, when faced with complex fact issues in a particular case, attorneys might convene a mini mock trial to try different methods of. Unlike schoolrelated mock trials, these mock trials can take numerous forms depending on the information sought. The case of marys missing lunch for elementary school students pdf.
Elementary mock trial program from the oakland county bar association. Any similarity between these characters and living people is coincidental and unintentional. The education of young people is the primary goal of. Free mock trials high school mock trials racism, discrimination, and the law mini unit. People v jack beanstalk pdf, a scripted mock trial from the learning center for elementary. The cases are judged on the basis of originality and educational value in teaching students about their legal rights and.
Judge corrigans mock arraignment pdf link is external the case of marys missing lunch for elementary school students pdf. Mock trial exercises new jersey state bar foundation. The alaska high school mock trial competition is an annual event sponsored by the young lawyers section of the anchorage bar association. Second, and this is where mcce is right here to help, join us at the michigan high school mock trial series. Students will name the different roles in a trial and what they do. Elementary mock trial scripts often involve putting well known fairy tale characters, such as goldilocks vs. A team must be comprised of no fewer than eight 8 but a maximum of twelve 12 student members from the same high school, with the exception of high schools with a maryland state department of. Prior high school mock trial cases below are summaries of prior high school mock trial cases. Participation in mock trial not only teaches high school students about the law and courtroom experience, but it also builds critical thinking and. In this lesson, students will stage a mock trial to resolve a hypothetical dispute. Only years 2003present, except, 2006 cases andor dvds are available for purchase by clicking the register now button to the right. Designed for senior students with previous mock trial experience, the mock trials provide an excellent introduction to how bcs court system functions. The cases are judged on the basis of originality and educational value in teaching students about their legal rights and responsibilities.
High school mock trial regional competitions to participate in their level of state competition using the case assigned to their level. Roosevelt high school rhs is located at 242 equality street in roosevelt. We are happy to provide these cases from the first 9 years of the tournament which were originally compiled for michigan high school mock trial manual with support from the michigan state bar foundation. Alex buckley none of the characters in this case are real. Guidelines for conducting a mock trial in the classroom.
All characters, names, events, places, and circumstances in this mock trial case are fictitious. Stew dent, a high school senior, and told him about. Andyandi madison case no cr176008284s civics first case committee attorney j. The river point apartments complex is less than five acres in size. Although there are some similarities to the famous case, the facts are significantly altered. On new years eve, 2016, while at a tenants party at river point, skylar had an altercation with hisher significant other that. The three bears for elementary school students pdf guidelines for educational visits to courts. Mock trial friends and colleagues, with a heavy heart, we write to announce the cancellation of the 2020 national high school mock trial championship tournament, previously scheduled for evansville, indiana from may 710.
The mock trial program is a rich curriculum that promotes the development of fundamental knowledge, sound judgment and critical thinking skills. Prior high school mock trial cases south carolina bar. Browse catalog, mock trials take students to the heart of the justice system. The 2008 south carolina high school mock trial case was inspired by the events related to liebeck vs.