State Standards
High school mock trial programs empower students to develop the skills necessary for the mastery of state content-standards for history and social science. Moreover, mock trial helps a student garner the skills they will rely upon all of their lives in becoming leaders of tomorrow. In addition to mock trial programs improving a student's understanding of the processes of our legal system, mock trial improves analytical thinking in a student, public speaking and self-confidence, and persuasion. Mock trial also promotes teamwork and cooperation among students of various cultures, backgrounds and interests. It is truly "higher learning" in its purest form.If your school does not have a mock trial program, and you are interested in starting one, please contact The Providence Foundation of Law and Leadership for information on how you can get one started.
Host City
Test Your Knowledge of Denver (True or False)
Denver really is exactly one mile highDenver has the 10th largest downtown in AmericaDenver is near the mountains, not in themDenver has 300 days of sunshine a yearDenver's history is short, but colorfulDenver has the largest city park system in the nationDenver is a cultural city with the highest educated population in America Denver loves its sportsDenver has the "thinnest" citizens of the top 30 largest US citiesDenver brews more beer than any other cityDenver has never been plagued with a major alligator infestationDenver has some of the cheapest ocean-front property in the countryLewis & Clark opened the first pretzel hut in America in Denver, but it went under because they didn't make enough doughDue to its altitude, ice cream does not melt when left in the sun in DenverBowling is more fun in DenverThe Unsinkable Molly Brown actually survived the sinking of the Titanic Want more information about Denver?
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Competition Rules
At this time, a few guidelines to know are:- Every team must be accompanied by a coach at least 21 years of age
- Each team will compete in at least 4 rounds in the tournament
- Teams will need to prepare both a prosecution and defense side of the case to compete in the tournament
- In each round, a team is required to have 2 attorneys and 2 witnesses
- Only 4 students are needed per team (2 attorneys and 2 witnesses) to compete in the tournament
- To qualify for a team award, a team may have from 4 to 8 students on the team
- Teams may have up to 8 students on a team To be considered for an individual award, the student must be in the same role (either a witness or an attorney role) all 4 rounds. In other words, a student cannot be an attorney for the prosecution, and a witness on the defense, and be considered for an individual award for "Best Witness"
- All cash prizes will be paid to the winning team's coach within 60 days of the completion of competition.
- All students and coaches must agree to the Code of Conduct as outlined in the tournament rules.
- No misconduct will be tolerated, and such action will disqualify a student from the tournament
- The Hearings Committee will adjudicate any and all questions of misconduct, and the Committee's rulings are final.
Calendar
| The week of September 21st | Case Released | | |
Registration
The team registration form should be completed by the coach and include all team member information. It is the coach's responsibility to obtain appropriate permission slips from team parents. Teams registering early may receive a registration discount. The team registration fee covers the competition entrance fee, lunch during the competition, other activities, and the formal awards banquet for four team members and the coach. Registration for additional team members is $60. Transportation to and from the competition, hotel costs, and non-sponsored meals are the responsibility of each team member. - Before 9/27/09 - $440 per 4 member team; $60 for each additional team member/coach
- After 9/28/09 - $660 per 4 member team; $75 for each additional team member/coach
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