​MOCK TRIAL

FOUNDED IN 1987, YMCA Mock Trial is offered in local YMCA’s, schools, and community groups. By providing access to teens and encouraging their participation in the judicial  branch of our government, teens acquire the leadership, team building and public speaking skills that lead to the development of active and engaged citizenship. 

Mock Trial provides an opportunity for students to participate in a competitive high drama courtroom showdown between teams from around the state. Through researching case law, working with team members and arguing legal issues in front of real judges and lawyers, teens are provided hands-on learning opportunities that will assist in the development of the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to lead the next generation.

COMPETITION SEASON

EVENT​	​LOCATION	​2012 DATE	​CONTACT
Whatcom Co. District Competition​	​Whatcom County Courthouse	February 25	Judge Charles Snyder csnyder@co.whatcom.us​
Snohomish Co. District Competition​	​Snohomish Juvinile Justice Center	​February 8, 10, 11	Judge Linda Krese linda.krese@snoco.org
King Co. District Comptition​	​King County Courthouse	​February 25, 28 March 1, 5	​Judge William Downing william.downing@kingcounty.gov
​South King District Comptition	​Federal Way Municipal Courthouse	​February 25	​Judge David Larson david.larson@cityoffederalway.com
​Pierce Co. District Comptition	​Pierce County Courthouse	​February 25	​Judge Stephanie Arend sarend@co.pierce.wa.us
​Clark Co. District Competition	​Clark County Courthouse	​February 22, 23	​Judge Robert Lewis robert.lewis@clark.wa.gov
State Competition​	​Thurston County Courthouse	​March 23-25	​Sarah Clinton sclinton@seattleymca.org

 

Welcome returning, new and potential Mock Trial Coaches! Below are a variety of resources to assist you in recruiting, budgeting, fundraising and planning your year. If you have additional questions do not hesitate to contact the Y&G office. Thank you for taking the first step to teach democracy to the next generation of leaders in our communities.​

RESOURCES 2012 Kit & Case Coaching Responsibilities First Steps Checklist Fundraising & Funding your program Budgeting Recruiting Students   TEACHING MOCK TRIALS Teaching Mock Trials Introductions - Mock Trials & American Society Planning for a mock trial Mock Trial Observation Sheet Mock Trial Administrative Checklist The Trial Process Steps in a Trial   SERVANT LEADERSHIP Servant Leadership Service Learning   CONTACT A PROGRAM NEAR YOU  Local Program Contacts  District Conveners ​

LESSON PLANS Lesson Plan 1 - Dispute resolution and the trial process Lesson Plan 2 - Steps in a trial Lesson Plan 3 - Introduction to the case Lesson Plan 4 - Strategy/case analysis and opening statements Lesson Plan 5 - Witness examination and closing arguments Lesson Plan 6 - Rules of evidence and procedure Lesson Plan 7 - The mock trial Lesson Plan 8 - Debriefing after the mock trial Review #1 - Trial process and steps in a trial Review #2a - Rules of evidence Review #2b - The evidence cases   ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES Civics Jeopardy  Core Democratic Values Democracy in a Timeline The US Constitution The Declaration of Independence Civic Education Resources Glossary of Civics Terms     ​

MEETING THE CIVICS CBA's

DISTRICT REGISTRATION

Due December 2

STATE REGISTRATION

Due March 9

• State Commitment Form

• Payment form - coming soon

• Also due at this time is the online student/adult registration form. A link to this online form will be emailed to program leaders. For more information or to access this form please contact Jane Wall.

2011-2012​	​PROGRAM CALENDAR	​
​DATE	​EVENT	LOCATION​
October 15​	Mock Trial Orientation Case Available ​	Olympia, WA​
November 17​	CONA applications due​	​
December 2  ​	Financial Assistance Applications Due	​
December 10 ​	​Campaign Finale/CONA interviews	​Seattle, WA
December 19-23​	​District Registration & Fees Due	​
February TBD​	YMCA Advocacy Day​	​Olympia, WA
February ​	​Mock Trial District Events	​Statewide
March 9​	State Commitment Form Due​	​
March 10​	​CONA orienation & parent meeting	​TBD
March 12-16​	State Registration & Fees Due​​	​
​March 23-25	​State Championships	​Olympia, WA
​May 3-6	​National High School Mock Trials	Albuquerque, NM​
​June 28-July 6	​Conference on National Affairs	​Black Mountain, NC
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