Mrs.
Hale’s Business Law students at Truman High School recently conducted a
simulated mock trial.
Holding
a mock trial in the classroom is a hands-on teaching technique that allows
students to demonstrate the process of a trial and courtroom procedures. It
challenges students higher order thinking and communication skills.
They
applied the tools learned throughout the trimester to research and facilitate a
criminal trial. Students participated in the trial by taking on the roles of
prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, defendant, witnesses, court reporter,
media, bailiff, judge, and jury.
They
practiced opening and closing statements, giving testimony, direct and cross
examination of witnesses, and finally a jury deliberation.
As
a result of the students’ hard work and collaboration they gained an insight
into how the legal system deals with criminal disputes. The entire project
allowed for students to justify what they learned throughout the trimester and
collect a real life experience that they can carry with them.
The
mock trial also exposed students to a variety of careers in law along with the
fundamental law concepts such as authority and fairness. The students enjoyed
the process and a few students look at it as a steppingstone in their future
law careers.
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