My Mock Trial Team entered the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest in which we had the option to do write an essay or make a video on the 14th amendment and answer the question," What Does Equal Protection Mean To Students?" I chose to make a video and with a team of two other students we began writing the script for our video. However, our team didn't have a thesis, just an unorganized script full of cases dealing with equal protection. After reflecting on what is happening around us- such as students all around the country demanding stricter gun laws- we came to a consensus that our thesis would be: Students believe that we should all be provided the opportunity to learn and should be aware of our educational rights. To support the thesis, our team conducted interviews of various students, however, unfortunately the interviews did not make into the video due to time constraints, yet the answers we received were used in help shaping the video.
One exciting piece of information worth mentioning is that my team was one of video winners of the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest! I can confidently say that our team worked hard on this video, and through the process we gained knowledge on multiple U.S court cases, and a better understanding of the fourteenth amendment and how it applies to students everyday lives. Our team is excited to attend the event and receive our award and we hope that you enjoy this video!
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Entering my Sophomore year I knew I wanted to join New Technology's Mock Trial Team. However I didn't expect much, being that not only was I a new addition to the team but a Sophomore. Yet to my surprise after two stress filled additions I made the team as a Prosecution attorney. My experience in Mock Trial not only helped further develop my critical thinking, my public speaking, but further affirmed my interest in working in the criminal justice system and using my voice for what I believe in.
After months of scrimmages, the Prosecution team finally faced our two competitions against the other in the same school district. During my two competitions I won Most Valuable Player twice. Though my goal for competition was to make it to states, winning Most Valuable Player felt amazing-almost like pay off for my hard work and dedication, and there is always next year for states. In the meantime, between now and September when the season starts again I look forward to planning for next year, furthering advancing the skills Mock Trial taught me, and engaging more in my interest of the Criminal Justice System |
Mock Trial has become a huge part of my life, and something that I am incredibly passionate about. As someone who has participated as an attorney since Sophomore Year, Junior year I am incredible excited to be the teams Vice President. This is a page dedicated to detailing my work done in Mock Trial, as well as our teams hard work and achievements.
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