Santa Clara County Mock Trial Invitational 2022-2023
The Santa Clara County Office of Education and the Santa Clara County Bar Association are proud to provide a unique opportunity for high school students to learn what it is like a prepare and present a legal case before the court.
How does High School Mock Trial Work? Teams of nine to twenty five students study a hypothetical case that is provided by the Contitutional Rights Foundation (CRF). Teams conduct legal research and receive invidivual coaching by their coach and a volunteer attorney in trial preparation, courtroom protocol, courtroom procedure, analysis and communication.
Students who participate in Mock Trial engage in authentic learning experiences that lead to essential life skills, including, but not limited to:
the importance of team work and collaboration
oral presentation skills
goal setting
planning
productive argument or persuasion skills
critical thinking skills
the ability to face challenging obstacles with enthusiasm, professionalism and confidence