Opportunities to Support Oakland High School Mock Trial Program
Our 12th grade Law & Social Justice Academy students are engaged in their first mock trial. Please help students prepare for and participate in mock trials. Professionals interested in volunteering please complete the registration form (please review our volunteer guide to answer frequently asked questions). Volunteers are needed for the following:
Mock Trial Volunteer Events
| Event | Event Description | Number of volunteers needed each class period | Logistics | Date |
| Mock Trial Coaching | Coach students in writing opening statements, questions for witnesses, and form legal strategy. | 2-4 | In-person or Zoom. | February 8, 11:10-12:20 (5th period)
February 8, 12:25-1:35 (7th period)
February 9, 12:21-1:53 (5th period) February 9, 1:58-3:30 (7th period) |
| Mock Trial
Coaching & Rehearsal |
Coach students in writing opening statements and questions for witnesses, and form legal strategy. Observe student mock trial rehearsal and provide constructive feedback to student attorneys and witnesses. | 2-4 | In-person or Zoom. | February 13, 12:21-1:53 (5th period)
February 13, 1:58-3:30 (7th period) |
| Mock Trial
Rehearsal |
Observe student mock trial rehearsal and provide constructive feedback to student attorneys and witnesses. | 2-4 | In-person or Zoom. | February 16, 12:21-1:53 (5th period)
February 16, 1:58-3:30 (7th period) |
| Judge Mock Trial | Serve a mock trial judge. Guide the trial process, rule on objections, and ensure a fair trial. | 1 | In-person | February 22nd, 12:21-1:53 (5th period) February 23rd, 12:21-1:53 (5th period) February 23rd. 1:58-3:30 (7th period) |
2023: Mock Trial Volunteer Guide
2023-Law and Social Justice Academy – Mock Tria…
Tatiana Newman-Wade
Work Based Learning Liaison
Oakland High School
1023 MacArthur BLVD.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 874-3676 Ext. 277 (Office)
(510) 681-8427 (Cell)