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16 kwi 2019 · This resource page is a collection of student handouts that may be useful when teaching Mock Trial in the classroom. They can be altered, adjusted, or formatted to fit a specific mock trial or your students’ learning needs.
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Mock trials allow researchers to examine confirmation biases in a realistic setting. A mock trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. [1]
Mock trials offer students a differentiated and experiential learning experience; they can even be graded on the spot if you so choose! In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the steps you can take to assign a successful and engaging classroom mock trial.
Mock jurors review cases, provide feedback, and get paid for their opinions. Attorneys get insights into potential case outcomes. And, OnlineVerdict makes it happen. It recruits participants, designs surveys, hosts virtual or in-person mock-trials, collects data, and delivers reports and recommendations.
Classroom Mock Trial Evaluation & Rubric Resources Included in this Mock Trial Set: • Mock Trial Evaluation Criteria • Rubric for Witnesses • Rubric for Attorneys who Question • Rubric for Opening Statements • Rubric for Closing Statements • Rubric for Self-Evaluation
Mock trials help to: develop students’ questioning skills, critical thinking, and oratory skills; demonstrate the roles of various actors in the legal system; and provide the class with exposure to legal resource people, such as judges, attorneys, and law school students.
Introduction to Mock Trial Step-by-Step: The Crime. Opening Proceedings cover the administrative and procedural steps that happen before the trial begins. Arraignment and Plea. An arraignment involves the accused being identified and called to the bar. The charge is then read to the accused, and they are asked for their plea.
