To assist in this effort, we are soliciting teacher feedback about the current status of distance learning in their district and guidance on the type o. One robinson middle school team advanced to the semifinal rounds and won second place. These bestselling publications are popular throughout bc. The middle school program is a combination of mini mock trials, for variety and skill building, and a central problem that is more substantial and is on the level of a high school mock trial program. Teacher coach materials minnesota state bar association. Mock trials are trial court proceedings in which witnesses testify and juries decide the outcome. A total of twelve teams advance from the middle school mock trial regional competitions. Our mock trial camps are designed to take students stepbystep through the process of mock trials. Roosevelt high school rhs is located at 242 equality street in roosevelt, connecticut, which is a suburb just south of hartford consisting of approximately 35,000.
Submit the entry packet and electronic recording of the trial via mail to arrive by may 6, 2016. Each year the foundation provides themes for cases. Aug 01, 2018 2018 middle school mock trial competition flrea inc. Every year, mock trial students nominate advisors who, like lori, connect with and challenge them to achieve individual personal best.
Kids discover earlier this year, i was called for jury duty and picked to serve. This program is a video competition where students from the same school will present both sides of the case in one trial i. Mar 23, 2018 teams from hendrick, robinson, schimelpfenig and wilson middle schools participated in the eighth grade mock trial competition on february 16 and 17 at the collin county courthouse in mckinney. The middle school case materials will be released august 31, 2018. Concepts that are practiced in a mock trial and can be expanded on by teachers include. Below are summaries of prior middle school mock trial cases. This book is a guide for middle school students trying to navigate the rules and strategies of debate and mock trial. The bar association and young lawyers division, along with the coaches, competitors, and parents, all thank you for your time. The florida middle school mock trial virtual competition. View this brief video about the benefits this program provides students. Students work with strong teachers and gradelevel appropriate cases. Free mock trials high school mock trials racism, discrimination, and the law mini unit. Students should be instructed to watch a television program or see a movie having to do with a.
Mock trial for middle school students is sponsored by the iowa bar association young lawyers division. List these on the board with the step of the trial that your group observed in the middle, and the before and after lists on either side. Mock trials middle schools kb middle school mock trial grades 68 this roleplay mock trial works well with middle school students. Virtual middle school mock trial rules of competition. The script includes a role for a narrator, who explains the action and provides direction to the other actors.
Middle school mock trial packet florida southern college. People v jack beanstalk pdf, a scripted mock trial from the learning center for elementary. Because this is a team effort, the weight falls on preparation, not on performance. The new case will be based on the popular book holes, by louis sachar. A mock trial is not only a competition that the kansas bar association sponsors for teams of six to eight high school students. The mock trial discussion forum is a place to post questions concerning the. The three bears for elementary school students pdf link is external guidelines for educational visits to courts. This mock trial is a complete unit and includes a lesson plan, a script, glossary, and visual evidence. Highlights from the 2017 middle school mock trial virtual competition.
Please note the handbook and handbook sections are only available in pdf format. Our criminal advanced mock trials are based on actual cases that deal with challenging and sociallyrelevant issues. I loved getting the kids debating on the issue of nap. There were elementary, junior high, high school, and adult juries. Florida middle school mock trial virtual competition justice. Mock trials from the american bar association for elementary through high school.
Street law clinic develops a mock trial for use in the citywide high school competition. On the day of the mock trial, a judge and two attorneys will visit your school. At this time, given the current and everchanging situation, oclre is shifting focus to providing resources and support to help our teachers and students. There are a number of mock trials available for your use during the mock trial program. American bar association guide to hosting a mock trial competition offers information on how to host a successful mock trial, including information on the types of mock trials, tips on preparing and conducting the trial and guidelines for competitions.
Mock trial competition pennsylvania bar association. A middle school guide to debate, mock trial and critical thinking. This year, the classic novel turns 21, so oclre is celebrating by creating a brand new middle school mock trial case. Home programs community outreach school field trips. Students learn the legal process, delivery skills, critical thinking, argument construction, and.
Roots of justice in greek tragedy in the opening drama of the oresteia. Nonscripted trials do not have a script as the students are expected to create their own questions for the witnesses who will also prepare their own answers. Virtual middle school mock trial rules of competition florida. The mock trial program concludes with a field trip to the local district court or the oakland county circuit court, where students will present their mock trial in an actual courtroom setting. Other mock trial resources center for civic values. Virtual middle school mock trial competition 202014 florida. This mock trial program is tailored to meet the needs of middle school students and to take place within two or more class periods with the final product being a. The other attorney will act as the criminal defense attorney and will represent the defendant, chris archer. The high school case materials will be released october 31, 2018. In some cases, the program can also include the chance to observe an actual trial or jury selection. Freedom of religion simulation supreme court the amistad case. 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.
Each year the foundation provides two themes for cases. For a civil noncriminal case, that includes the plaintiff or person making the complaint, the lawyer for the plaintiff, the defendant, the lawyer for the defendant, witnesses if any, the. Friends i told most often expressed sympathy for my misfortune. Sample mock trial scripts middle district of florida. This mock trial is appropriate for middle and high school students. Ohio mock trial resources ohio center for lawrelated education. On september 25, oclre will release a brandnew middle school mock trial case for the 2020 program year. Videos are limited to a maximum of 6 0 minutes per rule xv of the virtual middle school rules of. Mock trial for middle school students education unlimited. High school mock trial coaching materials for the teacher coach. These mock trials are free for use by teachers in their classrooms andor with their mock trial teams.
Hopefully, it will also serve as a valuable tool for teachers and coaches and, in particular, for college students who are assisting middle school debate teams as a form of community engagement. A winner will be announced on or after may 16, 2016. After practicing the simulation, teams will record their trial and submit it by the designated due date for. Mock trial summer camp programs education unlimited. This mock trial program is tailored to meet the needs of middle school students and to take place within two or more class periods. Have students brainstorm the order of events in a mock trial and list them on one side of the blackboard. A middle school guide to debate, mock trial and critical. Designed for senior students with previous mock trial experience, the mock trials provide an excellent introduction to how bcs court system functions. Students use this document to fill in their parts from a mock trial unit. The program offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research, presentation and teamwork. In this lesson, students will stage a mock trial to resolve a hypothetical dispute.
The florida middle school mock trial virtual competition packet. Pdf a middle school guide to debate, mock trial and. Public schools, private schools, and home schooled students throughout the state have been invited to participate in this middle school mock trial program. February 9 mock trial registrations due february 24 regional mock trial. Teacher instructions mini mock trial manual learning law and democracy foundation. Sample mock trial scripts middle district of florida united states. Mail the document with the registration fee to the address on the form. Florida middle school mock trial virtual competition. Resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary elementary middle school secondary high school whole school special educational needs. Mock trial information links to mock trial scripts, a supreme court search, and useful mock trial guides. The middle school mock trial msmt program is a handson exercise in learning about due process. This video will serve as your entry into the florida middle school mock trial competition and will be assessed based on the attached rubric and score sheet to determine a winner. The cases are judged on the basis of originality and educational value in teaching students about their legal rights and.
Resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary elementary middle school. As part of your civics or law instruction, differentiate between civil and criminal trials. Thank you for your interest in the middle school mock trial competition cosponsored by the florida law related education association, inc. Hypothetically, if the judge in your mock trial case were to provide instructions to the jury, they would look something. Middle school mock trial competition directions for fawl chapters 201220 dear fawl chapter, the fawl young lawyers section is proud to present you with a new program you may choose to participate in this year along with sister chapters around the state. A case of arson at the mansion a guided mock trial note. Guidelines for conducting a mock trial in the classroom.
The eiler award for mock trial coaching excellence is is named in honor of lori eiler, retired teacher and former mock trial advisor at shaw high school in east cleveland. Elementary mock trial program from the oakland county bar association. High school mock trial coaching materials for the teacher coach strategies for teaching about mock trial procedures 1. 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. Students in grades seven and eight and their teachers are invited to create original mock trial cases. The mock trial competitions are sponsored by the north carolina bar association foundations law related education advisory committee. Offers a range of sample mock trial cases for use with elementary and middle school students. One of the attorneys will act as the prosecutor and will represent the state of new columbia. This document is a full mock trial script from beginning to end. The pa bar foundation provides financial support to the pba young lawyer division high school mock trial program.
It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lowercourt trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Middle school mock trial program mock trial is designed to introduce students to our legal system by providing a challenging, academic competition. Read the virtual middle school mock trial rules of competition enclosed and sign the form acknowledging that you have read and understand the rules of competition. This mock trial program is tailored to meet the needs of middle school aged students and to take place within two class periods. Teacher instructions minimock trial manual learning law and democracy foundation.
For high school, the state champion represents south. The cases are judged on the basis of originality and educational value in teaching students about their legal. Texas high school students participating in this enrichment activity will. Goals of the ms high school mock trial competition forms. Judge corrigans mock arraignment pdf link is external the case of marys missing lunch for elementary school students pdf. Students learn the legal process, delivery skills, critical thinking, argument construction, and crossexaminations. Volunteer attorneys and judges and inservice staff enacted all the roles in the mock trial. Free speech and social media case pdf link is external goldilocks v. Kansas bar association sponsors for teams of six to eight high school students. On the other side of the board, list the steps in a mock trial as they actually occur. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or experiment with each other. Middle school mock trial the iowa state bar association. First, jury duty is a responsibility of citizenship. This mock trial can be used in a class that does not have any background in legal procedures.
Thank you for volunteering to judge a round of middle school mock trial. Some trials have been scripted so all the detail is there for your students. Virtual middle school mock trial rules of competition this program is a video competition where students from the same school will present both sides of the case in one trial i. It is a team activity program that is most often conducted as an extracurricular activity, but can also incorporated into law, forensics or public speaking classes.