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Moot Court

Moot Court increases youth understanding of the law and our judicial system. Teachers are provided with training and are matched with a legal professional “coach” that helps participating youth prepare and argue an appellate level case before a panel of three judges.

School teams are challenged to examine all aspects and both appellant and respondent sides of a case topic that is designed to be timely and responsive to student and community concerns and interests.

Students are evaluated on the quality and persuasiveness of their legal reasoning and presentation, as well as their unscripted responses to spontaneous responses to the bench.

Participants are also provided with a variety of service and leadership opportunities including student mentoring, student internships, court related service, and community outreach and service.

Outcomes and benefits of Moot Court:

Students learn to work as a team and develop their critical thinking, analytical, public speaking, leadership, and problem solving skills.

Students have an opportunity to interact with local leaders, including Appellate Justices, U.S. District Court and Superior Court Judges, and other area legal professionals.

Students are provided with the opportunity to explore future career options.

 

Resources for the 2008 Moot Court Case

Call CYC at (916) 228-2322 to find out more information about bringing Moot Court to your school site!

 

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