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| Learn
through experience how the legal system actually
works and how they fit into the system.
Law becomes real; the legal system is demystified.
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| Exercise
their leadership skills; learn to think on their
feet and to think analytically. |
| Enjoy
academic competition. Young people who
may not compete in sports welcome the chance
to use their academic knowledge and skills in
competition. |
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Benefits to Teachers
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| Improve
their own knowledge of the law. |
| Have
more enthusiastic students in law and government
classes by working with them on an exciting
extracurricular activity. |
| Establish
contact with local attorneys. |
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Benefits to Attorneys
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| Enjoy
working with bright young people who are interested
in the law. |
| Act
as mentors to participating youth. |
| Provide
an important community service, and thereby
enhance the image of the legal profession.
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| Encourage
interest in learning about the law. |
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Benefits of Mock Trial Registration
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| Teams
will have access to a list of resources available
from the mock trial office, including lesson
plans for guiding mock trial preparation and
lists of civil and criminal cases available
for classroom and training use. |
| Teams
winning regional competitions will receive plaques
and be honored at a special reception at state
finals. |
| The
team winning the state championship receives
a special trophy, and its team members receive
individual awards. |
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