The Mock Trial team prepares students to prosecute and defend a single case, serving as pretrial counsel, trial attorneys, witnesses, defendants, court clerks, reporters, bailiffs, and artists. In addition to after-school meetings, members also participate in weekend scrimmages. The team competes against other local high schools in six rounds of simulated trial at the Sacramento County Courthouse in March.

NOTE: This team meets one to two days a week after school.

Prerequisite: Application, interview/audition, recommendation and permission of instructor.

Level: 9-12

Credit: 2 total (one per semester)

See Also: Academic Teams