2023 Youth Mock Trial
On July 14, 2023 a Mock Trial Youth event was held at the Calgary Central Library as a collaborative event between the Law & Advocacy Program and the Child & Youth Program in Diversecities. A total of 14 youth participants between the ages of 10 and 14 joined the program.
The Mock Trial event was carried out with an age-appropriate mock trial script titled “Regina vs Luke Skywalker”. The participants enjoyed a 3-hour long event where they sharpened their reading, speaking, and roleplaying skills, as well as learn some basic knowledge about the law and courtroom etiquette.
Starting the event with an ice-breaker and fun questions to get to know each other.
Youth Mock Trial - Criminal Case: R v Luke Skywalker
Everyone is focused on the speaker (Crown Prosecutor) while the court is in session.
The Judge and the Court Clerk.
The Crown Prosecutor and the crown's witnesses.
Defense Counsel and the Accused, Luke Skywalker.
Crown and Defense witnesses and the bailiff.
Q&A Session with real life criminal defense lawyer, David Ly of Shim Law.