ABOUT NPHS MOCK TRIAL
More than a club, more than a class; it's MOCK TRIAL! Learn about the judicial system, improve your analytical abilities and communication skills. work with real attorneys and professionals.
NPHS Mock Trial is a competitive club that meets on Monday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:45 in Ms. O'Neill's room, C-4, and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00, virtually. Meeting dates vary to accommodate school holidays. The trial is a hypothetical criminal case. Class includes learning about the judicial system, constitutional law, studying the case and applying knowledge and skill to representing the defendant or the People.
Teams scrimmage other schools on weekends and some evenings and participate in out-of-town tournaments.
Interested students can learn more by attending meetings and preparing to try out for roles.
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*All photos an this website were taken prior to COVID-19
ROLES
As Mock Trial participants, students have the opportunity to choose from several different roles in a trial setting. Read more about each position here!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Look here for anything coming up
For a more thorough schedule check out our calendar!
In-Person Meeting
Monday, 10/11
In-person meeting with EVERYONE in Mock Trial! This is our first meeting with the full teams :)
In-Person Meeting
Monday, 10/18
Inn-person meeting with EVERYONE in Mock Trial! This meeting will be used for Mock Trialers to prepare for tryouts and to get to know their peers.
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, 10/13
Come by our virtual meeting to get help from our Attorney Coaches with lines of questioning and memorizing witness statements!
CONTACT US
President: Rachel Goldstein
Email Address: goldstein.rachel23@gmail.com
Teacher Advisor: Ms. O’Neill
Email Address: koneill@conejousd.org
