Mock Trial


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    WELCOME TO JACKSON MOCK TRIAL!!

     

    COACHES:

    1. Head Coach: Mr. Craig Mckinney- attycwm@gmail.com
    2. Assistant Coach: Mr. Michael Class- MICHAELJMCLASS@gmail.com
    3. JHS Staff Facilitator: Mr. Christopher Amedeo- cra2jc@jackson.sparcc.org

    "Excellence is Tradition!"

    2005-06: Mahoning County District Champions

     

    10th place in Ohio

     

    2006-07: Tuscarawas District Champions

     

    Two teams to Summit Regional finishing 2nd & 3rd

     

    Both teams: 4th and 10th in Ohio

    Mr. Amedeo wins Stark County Bar Association's Liberty Bell Award

     

    2007-08: Tuscarawas District Champions

     

    Two teams to Summit Regional

     

    2008-09: Stark County District Champions

     

    Team Purple advances to Summit Regional

     

    2009-2010: Advanced from Tuscarawas District

     

    Team Purple advances to Summit Regional

     

    2010-2011: Advanced from Summit District

     

    Summit County Regional Champions

    Top 10 in Ohio

    Mr. Amedeo wins Lori Eiler Award as Ohio Mock Trial Coach of the Year

    2011-2012:  Two Teams Advanced from Tuscarawas District

    Two Teams Competed at Summit Regional

    2012-2013:  2 Teams Advance from Stark District

    1 Team Advances from Tuscarawas District

    3 Teams Competed at Summit Regional

    The ONLY school from Stark County that made it to Regionals

    2013-2014:  1 Team Advances from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional

    2015-2016:  1 Team Advances from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional

    2017-2018:  1 Team Advances from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional

    2018-2019:  1 Team Advances from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional

    2019-2020:  1 Team Advances from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional

    2022-2023:  2 Teams Advance from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional  

    2023-2024:  1 Team Advances from Stark District and competes at Summit Regional

    2024-25: 2 Teams Advance from Stark District and compete at Summit Regional

     

    What is mock trial?   Mock Trial is a competitive team activity where the team must win to advance to the next round of competition.  Students play the roles of witnesses and lawyers against teams from area schools at district competitions with the goal of advancing and winning a state championship.  The case was created by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education, and is a relevant Constitutional topic that students find fun and interesting.  (Examples: illegal search and seizure, the death penalty, illegal immigration's effects on teenagers, etc.) 


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    When does the mock trial meet?:   

     
    • Practices are 2 days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays) (2:45 PM- 4:30 PM)
       
    • Everyone participates!!  We have tryouts only to determine team placement.
     
    • Scrimmages are held to prepare for the competition. They are typically held in the late afternoon or early evening hours in the month of January. 

    *Please note that we are very flexible with all other sports, extracurricular and work schedules.
    • There is a District, Regional, and State level of competition.

    Legal and Acting Assistance:

    • Attorney Michael Class graciously donates his time to assist us. 

    Dues: $60.00

    Recognition:
    • Best Witness and Best Lawyer awards are given out at the competition.
    • Media coverage is surprisingly extensive following competition day.
     

     

     

     

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