Mock Trial Debate Practice: US Supreme Court Moot Court Class Project
Come participate in a Supreme Court moot court case - learn the law through a virtual Court experience
Kirsten Bowman JD
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will need to work each week on their argumentation, reviewing the facts of the case to develop arguments and questions necessary for Court. 2 to 3 hours of preparation each week will likely be necessary.Assessment
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Grading
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This moot court experience will allow learners to apply their knowledge of the Supreme Court landmark cases to a fictitious case. Learners will work on teams of either lawyers or Supreme Court justices to try a case involving Constitutional issues that must be resolved by the Court. Learners will be provided the facts of the case as well as the relevant case law and precedent cases which have come before the Supreme Court on the issue previously. Together with their team, guided by the teacher, the lawyers will plead their case before a bench of Justices who engage in questioning the lawyers and finally determining how the case should be decided. The first week will involve an introduction to the Supreme Court and the facts of the case. Learners will meet with their legal teams and begin to build their arguments and questions. During the Second Week Legal Briefs will be written and handed in and the crafting of legal arguments will be learned and understood. The following three weeks will involve the Trial, the Decision and wrap up session to debrief and comprehend the legal issues. Prior understanding of the working of the Supreme Court is useful as is the interest in participating within a team to role play as a lawyer or judge and a willingness to engage on the issues and participate in the moot court.
Learning Goals
Learners will gain a better understanding of the issues and variables engaged in decision making within the United States Legal System, the complexity of thought and consideration surrounding the application of the United States Constitution and the challenges of lawyers and justices in their loyalty to their respective roles within the United States Justice system. Learners will leave with greater knowledge of the substantive law as well as a greater understanding of legal reasoning in determining case outcomes.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The case we will be considering has to do with first amendment issues and and a prayer said at the beginning of government sponsored meetings.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a human rights lawyer who has practiced law for over a decade. I am also a law professor who was a participant in moot courts as a student and has been a judge in international moot court competitions for the past 8 years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 78 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
6-18 learners per class
