Tryouts for a Mock Trial event to be held on February 28th in Richmond will be held on December 11th 2013 from 4-6 p.m. in the BCMS Cafeteria. This tryout is open to any 6-8 grade student who is interested and can commit their time in effort to be make this a successful event. What is Mock Trial? Mock Trial is an activity in which students learn the principles of trial advocacy and then apply those principles as they try a fictitious case. Aside from getting a jump on college, law school and a career as a lawyer, involvement in Mock Trial fosters increased self-confidence, improved analytical and speaking skills and the ability to work well with others – not to mention it’s a lot of fun. As anyone who’s been involved with Mock Trial will tell you, it is addictive. Students participating in Mock Trial learn how to conduct a trial from start to finish. They are trained in how to plan, draft and present opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations and closing arguments. Mock Trial also teaches students how to argue objections intelligently, as well as how to handle various courtroom procedures like entering an exhibit into evidence and impeaching a witness. Aside from the technical aspects of trial advocacy, students learn how to think creatively when dealing with matters of trial strategy. Sincerely, John Elliott SGA Advisor KYA Advisor Mock Trial Advisor
Posted on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:57:56 +0000
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