Engaging Students in the Justice System Through Mock Trials
This symposium discusses the importance of mock trials in introducing constitutional concepts, promoting civics interest, and preparing future jurors. It highlights the different players in a trial, the parts of a trial, common objections raised, and provides insights on the State vs. Alli mock trial. Engage students through interactive learning in our justice system.
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TEACHERS LAW SYMPOSIUM THE MOCK TRIAL Engaging Students in our Justice System Joe Bodiford Tallahassee, Florida www.BodifordLaw.com
Resources www.bodifordlaw.com/teachlaw/
IMPORTANCE OF MOCK TRIALS Introduces and/or reinforces important Constitutional concepts Dispels misconceptions
IMPORTANCE OF MOCK TRIALS Promotes interest in civics Prepares future jurors for service Promotes oral advocacy
PLAYERS IN THE TRIAL Judge Prosecutor or Plaintiff s attorney Defendant s attorney Witnesses Bailiff, Court personnel Jurors
THE MOCK COURTROOM Judge W Plaintiff/ Prosecutor Defense
PARTS OF THE TRIAL Opening Statement What you are going to hear NO argument
PARTS OF THE TRIAL Direct Examination I ask you a question You tell me a fact
PARTS OF THE TRIAL Cross Examination I tell you a fact You tell me yes or no
PARTS OF THE TRIAL Closing Argument Why the facts prove your side is right
OBJECTIONS Leading question Suggests an answer (you can lead on cross) Hearsay What someone said outside of court Irrelevant Not related to the case
OBJECTIONS Improper opinion Can t guess or opine Nonresponsive Does not answer the question
THE MOCK TRIAL STATE vs. ALLI
THE MOCK TRIAL Discuss trials in general Read the summary of facts Assign roles Review steps of a trial, objections Allow time to learn roles COURT IS NOW IN SESSION
THE MOCK TRIAL SUMMARY OF THE FACTS Drug abuse at school prompts administrators to hire a private investigator to conduct random locker searches. He searches Alli s locker and backpack, and finds marijuana in the backpack. Alli had just purchased the backpack at a garage sale 3 days before. She claims to know nothing about the marijuana.
THE MOCK TRIAL Judge Prosecutors (3) Defense Attorneys (3) Witnesses (3) Bailiff 6 jurors
THE MOCK TRIAL VERDICT?
THE MOCK TRIAL Engaging Students in our Justice System Joe Bodiford Tallahassee, Florida www.BodifordLaw.com
