Advocacy
JUST Mock Trial
Students study law, courtroom procedures, public speaking, and legal analysis through authentic trial simulations.
Schedule
Wed · 15:30-17:00
Focus
Trial simulations
Format
Tournament preparation
Club Overview
Built for students who want visible growth, not passive participation
JUST Mock Trial introduces students to law, courtroom procedures, public speaking, and legal analysis through realistic trial simulations. Students take on roles such as attorneys, witnesses, judges, and bailiffs while preparing cases modeled after real legal scenarios.
Student Output
What students should be able to show from the work
Program Pathway
How club time turns interest into practice
Legal Foundations Workshops
Students learn the basics of criminal and civil law, courtroom roles, and legal procedure.
Case Analysis And Trial Preparation
Students review evidence packets, create direct and cross-examination questions, and draft opening and closing arguments.
Simulation And Role Play
Full mock trial simulations and jury deliberation reenactments help students practice trial performance.
Mock Trial Participation
Students may prepare for participation in CRF California Mock Trial and related local or state opportunities.
Purpose And Outcomes
Key outcomes students build through sustained participation
Introduce students to legal reasoning, argumentation, and courtroom procedures.
Develop public speaking, critical thinking, analysis, and collaboration skills.
Provide opportunities to participate in local and state-level Mock Trial tournaments.
Inspire interest in law, government, public service, and justice advocacy.
Build confidence in presenting arguments, questioning witnesses, and constructing cases.
Partner Organizations
Programs and organizations connected to this club
- UC Irvine School of Law - Saturday Academy of Law (SAL)
- USC Trojan Mock Trial
- Orange County Mock Trial Program
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