Be part of the only province-wide Mock Trials;
Be part of the Ontario Bar Association's
Secondary School Mock Trial Tournament!

The Secondary School Mock Trial Tournament are brought to you by the Ontario Bar Association, in conjunction with the Law Day Committee. Here’s an opportunity for all Ontario secondary students to flex their legal minds!

Students are given a scenario that outlines an alleged criminal offence and they will act out the roles of crown attorneys, defense lawyers, witnesses and the accused. This exercise demonstrates how Canadian law not only guarantees rights but also imposes responsibilities on society members.

Participants will learn about the criminal code, the rules of evidence and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The tournament will also allow students to develop public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn how to effectively organize and deliver oral and written presentations.

The Ontario Bar Association arranges for local lawyers to volunteer as advisors and judges in round one and two of the tournament process. Students are judged on their abilities to follow the rules and protocol of the court as well as present their case.

The quarter-final round will take place, during Law Week, on Wednesday, April 14 2010. The semifinal round is held at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, on the morning of Thursday, April 15, 2010. In the afternoon, the two winning teams go head to head for the championship. Dressed in the traditional gowns of the profession, the students present their respective cases before a panel of judges from the Ontario Court Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. Trophies and prizes are awarded to winners and runners up as well as to their respective schools at the Law Day Closing & Awards.

OBA SECONDARY SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CASE - 2010
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN v. PAT O'BRIEN

Please note: After an initial case review period, updated rules will be posted by October 9th.

REGISTRATION
Please register by e-mailing full contact information (teacher/coach name, school name, address, telephone, e-mail and full mailing address) to fconte@oba.org.

Please note: This is a free program/tournament; there is no registration fee.

DEADLINES:
Friday, February 12, 2010 - Registration must be received by e-mail to fconte@oba.org
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - all regional competitions must be completed