NPHS Mock Trial Team

Club Description:

What is the purpose of Mock Trial?

For the students, the Mock Trial program will:

1. Increase proficiency in basic skills (reading and speaking), critical thinking skills (analyzing and reasoning), and interpersonal skills (listening and cooperating).
2. Develop an understanding of the link between our Constitution, our courts, and our legal system.
3. Provide the opportunity for interaction with positive adult role models in the legal community.

For the school, the program will:

1. Provide an opportunity for students to study key legal concepts and issues.
2. Promote cooperation and healthy academic competition among students of varying abilities and interests.
3. Demonstrate the achievements of young people to the community.
4. Provide a hands-on experience outside the classroom from which students can learn about law, society, and themselves.
5. Promote a challenging and rewarding experience for teachers.