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Santa Clara County Mock Trial Invitational
January 18, 2022
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Welcome to the Santa Clara County State High School Mock Trial Program!
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The Santa Clara County Office of Education and the Santa Clara County Bar Association are proud to provide a unique opportunity for high school students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the court.
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How does High School Mock Trial work? Teams of nine to twenty five students study a hypothetical case that is provided by the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF). Teams conduct legal research and receive individual coaching by their school coach and a volunteer attorney in trial preparation, courtroom protocol, courtroom procedure, analysis and communication.
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Preparation begins in the fall and culminates for the County competition in February. The winning team represents Santa Clara County at the state competition.
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Students who participate in Mock Trial engage in authentic learning experiences that lead to essential life skills, including, but not limited to:
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the importance of team work and collaboration
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oral presentation skills
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goal setting
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planning
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productive argument or persuasion skills
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critical thinking skills
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the ability to face challenging obstacles with enthusiasm, professionalism and confidence
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Fee associated with this event.
Students MUST register no later than December 27, 2021.
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Questions? Contact Jhun Madriaga
JMadriaga@sccoe.org
P: (408) 453-4318