Mock Trial for Law Students

An eager team of York College A Level Law students will flock to Leeds Combined Court Centre to compete in the "Bar National Mock Trial Competition". The competition, which has been running for nineteen years, is organised by the Citizenship Foundation and is held in sixteen regional heats across the country.

Students from the competing teams will take on a variety of legal roles in the courtroom, including prosecution and defence barristers, in what is described as an "active learning competition".

Kitted out with authentic horse hair wigs and barrister's robes, the York College students will go head to head with the competing schools and colleges in the region to contest a pair of "Mock Trials".

Legal professionals will judge every aspect of each teams performance in the competition, right down to the correct procedure for escorting witnesses to the stand. Assisted by the former Barrister and current Solicitor David Llewellyn (of Pryers Solicitors), the York College team have prepared for cases involving the possession of cannabis with intent to supply and robbery.

Rosie Corrigan, a York College Law student taking part in the competition said: "It has been an excellent opportunity for us to learn about the way that the courts work and we have all really enjoyed taking part. We would like to thank our tutors and David Llewellyn for this great opportunity and their help".

"This is a fabulous opportunity for the students to experience the drama of the courtroom. All our students are looking forward to participating and are well prepared to be the best in the competition " commented Clare Kirton, a York College Law tutor and organiser of the team.

Press Release: 4/12/09