Mock Trial
The Mock Trial is a practical means of introducing students to the law and increasing understanding of the basis of our judicial systems. Students will learn advocacy, debating and problem solving skills, as well as the meaning of good citizenship through participation in the system of law and justice.
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Who is it for
Mock Trial program is designed specially for late primary/yearly secondary students (Y5 – 9)
The program provides students with a basic understanding of the Australian judicial system, gives students a sense of what it is like to design and present different arguments in a legal context, develops their ability to apply logical reasoning, persuasive language skills.
It is an extracurricular activity that allows students to participate in a simulated litigation process, has fun and learns valuable skills.
How the program work
The program simulates cases that students are likely to encounter in their daily lives, from a range of politics, environment, society and humanities fields. Students will learn and practice how to develop each argument in terms of research and analysis, panel discussion, and group presentation in a legal context.
Students will be divided into teams, and the team may act as either the defiance or prosecution during a trial, with each team member taking on the role of a barrister, solicitor, court or witness, putting their skills against the opposing side. Each trial is presided over by a Magistrate, who awards marks to each team based on a range of criteria, such as opening addresses, closing submissions and cross-examinations. The team with the highest mark wins the trial.
More Info
Who is it for
Mock Trial program is designed specially for late primary/yearly secondary students (Y5 – 9)
The program provides students with a basic understanding of the Australian judicial system, gives students a sense of what it is like to design and present different arguments in a legal context, develops their ability to apply logical reasoning, persuasive language skills.
It is an extracurricular activity that allows students to participate in a simulated litigation process, has fun and learns valuable skills.
How the program work
The program simulates cases that students are likely to encounter in their daily lives, from a range of politics, environment, society and humanities fields. Students will learn and practice how to develop each argument in terms of research and analysis, panel discussion, and group presentation in a legal context.
Students will be divided into teams, and the team may act as either the defiance or prosecution during a trial, with each team member taking on the role of a barrister, solicitor, court or witness, putting their skills against the opposing side. Each trial is presided over by a Magistrate, who awards marks to each team based on a range of criteria, such as opening addresses, closing submissions and cross-examinations. The team with the highest mark wins the trial.
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- Damage to Property
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