2016 Mock Trial: Interest Meeting and Call for Participation

Post date: Jan 31, 2016 6:32:32 PM

THE PLSA will hold an interest meeting on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:30 AM in the History & Political Science Department (DS 139). We are seeking students who wish to take part in the 2016 Moot Court (Mock Trial) Experience at the Academic Festival (on April 20th). We are in need of students to serve as lawyers and witnesses.  All majors are welcome!  

Moot Court is a great opportunity to meet and collaborate with other students and practice your oral and advocacy skills.  This year's case is a criminal matter involving an altercation between two high school students (disorderly conduct, battery and hate crimes) where the victim was allegedly chosen because of sexual orientation (hate crime). The presentation of the case at Academic Festival will be followed by a talk-back session where we can discuss the verdict and issues facing LGBTQ youth. 

The case is attached below.