Friday Afternoon Activities Program
Mock Trial Competition
The WA Law Society coordinates an inter-school Mock Trial
Competition each year between students enrolled in Years 10 –
12.
A mock trial is a simulated court case in which teams contest
a fictitious Western Australia (WA) legal matter presented in
the WA court system. The cases are presented by two teams:
a prosecution/plaintiff team and a defense team, made up of
students playing the roles of barristers, solicitors, witnesses and
court officials.
The Mock Trial Competition provides an enjoyable, dynamic
way of introducing students to the law. It provides students
with an opportunity to learn valuable skills in research and the
development and presentation of a persuasive argument.
Coordinator:
Ms Leah Truscott
Email: [email protected]
Terms:
Terms 1 and 2
(Term 3 depending on competition success)
Venue: B2
Min/Max:
Minimum of 8 students, maximum of
24 students
Cost: N/A