Secondary School Mock
Trial Tournament
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 and semifinal rounds are held at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, during Law Week, on the morning of Thursday, April 17th, 2008. 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.
Please click here for the Law Day 2008 Secondary School Mock Trial Tournament case.
Registration is now closed. Please contact Filippo Conte at fconte@oba.org for further information.If you have any questions about the case, please email Shelley Timms at timshel@timshelservices.com
DEADLINES:
February 15, 2008 - Completion of Round I
February 15, 2008 - Round II participating teams to be registered
Click on the registration form below to register.
March 31, 2008 - Regional Competition (Round II) completed and advise Filippo Conte,
Law Day Coordinator at 416-869-1047/1-800-668-8900 ext. 346 or via
e-mail at fconte@oba.org
April 16, 2008 - Quarterfinal and Semi-final Rounds (Round III)
April 17, 2008 - Semi-final and Final Rounds (Round IV, Final)
If you have any questions about the website or materials, please e-mail Filippo Conte at fconte@oba.org
2008 Mock Trial
2007 Mock Trial
Professional Code of Conduct 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
Mock Trial Tournament Guide
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