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INDIVIDUAL COURSE

Mock Trial: Order in the Court

Get your gavel ready, we’ve got a court date! Take an inside view of the American justice system from a courtroom perspective. 

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Mock Trial: Order in the Court
GRADE LEVELGrades 9-12LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMPUSGeorgetown UniversityFIELD OF STUDYLaw & GovernmentCOURSE TYPEINDIVIDUAL COURSEDATES7/13/2025 - 7/25/2025 (2 Weeks)COURSE TIMESMorning
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Course Description

In this interactive and engaging course, students will learn the different viewpoints of various players, and the roles they play in a trial, including attorneys, defendants, witnesses, judges, and jurors. Explore the key components of trial practice and what goes into preparing and presenting arguments on hypothetical legal cases. Develop key critical thinking, problem solving, and public speaking skills crucial to success in the courtroom (and life!). Students will explore tips and techniques for persuasive opening statements, jury selection, witness testimony and cross examination, common objections, and closing arguments. 

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Admissions Criteria

Completed Summer Discovery application

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Program Outcomes

  • Successful Course Completion Certificate
  • Letter of Recognition
  • Capstone Project for Student Portfolio (where applicable)
  • Georgetown Transcript
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Disclaimer

Information subject to change as program updates come in for 2025!

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Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion

After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.

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