Pa high school mock trials

I agree with them that the benefits of holding a virtual competition far outweigh the challenges, including writing new rules and procedures. During the competition, eight-member student teams are given the opportunity to argue both sides of the case before a judge.

The students, who play the roles of lawyers, witnesses, plaintiffs and defendants, are assisted by teacher coaches and lawyer advisors in preparing for competition. Lawyers and community leaders serve as jurors and sometimes judges for the mock trials. Students in teams of eight act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil trials before actual judges and jury panels.

Each year hundreds of attorneys from across the state volunteer to assist students as team advisors, scorekeepers and district and regional coordinators. The LLA also provides funds to assist District and Regional coordinators and provide rewards for the winning team at both the District and Regional level. Up to eight teams that have won their first two rounds of competition will advance to an a.

The two winners of this round or the two highest-ranking teams will advance to the state final at p. March Ashley Williams, is a criminal trial to determine whether the defendant is guilty of murdering George Romero with a chemical the defendant prepared, according to the release.

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