HEART, COMMITMENT, & GRIT.
We believe in a civic education where we increase awareness, appreciation & knowledge of law and we believe that great civic education is the foundation of a thriving democracy. Our vision is to empower high school students through the Mock Trial program, fostering critical thinking, public speaking, and a deep understanding of the legal system.
Joining Mock Trial offers a unique opportunity to develop critical skills such as public speaking, legal reasoning, and teamwork. It provides hands-on experience with the legal system, allowing you to understand courtroom procedures and case strategies. Additionally, Mock Trial boosts confidence, enhances academic abilities, and opens doors to potential career paths in law and related fields.
We aim to inspire future leaders by providing an authentic courtroom experience that cultivates teamwork, ethical reasoning, and a passion for justice. Mock Trial will help you: develop legal knowledge, enhance critical thinking, improve public speaking, foster teamwork, encourage ethical behavior, build confidence, promote professionalism, cultivate lifelong interest in the law and enhance academic skills.
The Mock Trial Competition is tentatively scheduled to be in person in January on a Tuesday/Thursday night. Trial times are 4pm-8pm at the Mays Landing Criminal Court House or the Atlantic City Criminal Court House. Students are required to attend the competition.
Students are expected to attend all practices. Students are entitled to four absences and four lates/early outs to/from practice.