Criminal Law Mock Trials: Class TWO

This class is a great follow up to “Criminal Law Mock Trials - Class ONE” for learners who want to go further with their study of Law and continue to practice their skills with two more mock trials.

If you haven’t taken it yet, here is a link to “Criminal Law Mock Trials - Class 1”: 
https://outschool.com/classes/criminal-law-mock-trials-class-1-CtLpxGK2?usid=suzfI9wF&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

The first two classes will focus on the historical roots and philosophies of law, the elements of a criminal act, and how it is prosecuted and defended in a court of law.  Throughout, students will see these concepts in action with sample cases to discuss and debate.   

During the second two classes, students will take on the role of a prosecutor, defence attorney, or witnesses in TWO long form mock trials.

Below is a rough breakdown of what we will cover in the four classes:

Week 1: Intro & History of Criminal Law 
-- Actus Reus & Mens Rea - "The Crime Equation"
-- Historical Roots of Law
-- Legal Philosophies / Criminology
-- Sample cases to apply 

Week 2: Rights and Roles in the Courtroom
-- Roles within the Courtroom: Prosecutor, Defence, Judge, Jury, Clerks, Witnesses, etc.
-- Prosecution & Defence roles
-- Sample cases to apply
-- Mock Trial Cases / Roles Assigned

Week 3: Mock Trial - Case ONE: Assault & Robbery
--Following rules of court proceedings, students will "perform" their assigned roles in the first of three cases.
--Discussion on how to improve / clarify roles and application of legal understanding

Week 4: Mock Trial - Case TWO: Drug possession & Trafficking
--Following rules of court proceedings, students will "perform" their assigned roles in the first of three cases.
--Discussion on how to improve / clarify roles and application of legal understanding

 *NOTE - Throughout the three cases, students will have the opportunity to play the part of one of the main attorneys (Prosecution or Defence) as well as a witness based on complete case files provided in class.  The number of students in the class will affect the amount of roles played.