Justice in Action: Criminal Careers & Mock Trial Experience
Who is this for?
Individuals aged 15+ interested in legal systems, criminal justice careers, or active civic participation.
Course Overview & Integration
Demystifies courtroom procedures, evidentiary rules, public defense, and prosecution models through hands-on courtroom simulations. This course reclaims vocal presence and analytical confidence. Role-playing as legal advocates forces participants to step forward and project their voices, disrupting subconscious defensive habits of staying silent.
Core Competencies Developed
Public speaking, legal analysis, understanding judicial roles, critical evaluation of evidence, and collaborative decision-making.
What You Will Learn (Weekly Syllabus)
- Week 1: Society, Law, and Order - Necessity of frameworks and court structures.
- Week 2: Meet the Stakeholders - Discussions with judges, prosecutors, barristers, and social workers.
- Week 3: Anatomy of an Offense - Analysis of real crown prosecution cases and long-term impacts.
- Week 4: Courtroom Dynamics and Site Visit - Direct observation of court proceedings.
- Week 5: Mock Trial Execution - Live courtroom role-play.
- Week 6: Transition to Students' Court - Translating skills into television production format.
Practical Application & Assessment
Actively participating in a Mock Trial Simulation (preparing opening statements, cross-examining witnesses, closing arguments) and a collaborative case analysis.