Kit & Case Materials - YMCA of Greater Seattle

SAMPLE MONTHLY PLANNER
September
Advisors recruit students, conduct auditions, and select team members
Formation & Group Building
o Topics to cover:
• U.S. Constitution
• Democracy-Why must democracy be learned by each
generation
October
Release and distribution of Mock Trial Kit & Case
Work out student practice schedule in addition to meeting times with
attorney coach
Advisors and attorney coaches begin to study the case and prepare for trials
o Topics to cover:
• The Common Good vs. Individual Interest
• The Responsibilities of Citizenship
• Courtroom procedure and legal terminology
• Servant Leadership
November
District Conveners set date and start planning for district competitions
Submit request for purchase order or check for district competition
Submit district scholarship application form(s) if needed
o Topics to cover:
• The Trial Process
• Steps in a Trial
• Introduction to the Case
• Fund Raising Project Planning (if needed)
December
Arrange for transportation to district competition
o Topics to Cover:
• Strategy and Case Analysis
• Witness Examinations and Closing Arguments
• Rules of Evidence
• Service Project
January
Begin collecting signed student consent forms and complete registration for
districts
Submit required district materials by deadline to State Office
Fine tune case and work on oratory and presentation skills
Plan and hold practice mock trials with neighboring schools
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