Berlin High's Mock Trial Team Making Waves In Courtroom

Press release from Berlin High School:

BERLIN, CT — A group of budding legal eagles at Berlin High School are proving to be just as adept in the courtroom as they are in the classroom.

The Berlin High School Mock Trial Team went to the "Civics First" mock trial tournament earlier this month at the New Britain Courthouse and advanced to the second round.

Civics First is a Southington-based nonprofit that works with public and private schools to enhance law-related and civics education in the classroom.

It's mock trial program features several dozen schools and hundreds of student participants.

Berlin's four teams competed all day on a civil case in which they assumed the roles of lawyers, witnesses, and timekeepers.

In preparation for this event, these students had to read and understand the 84-page case along with another 20-30 pages of rules and procedures.

"The purpose, passion, and pride of these students were demonstrated throughout this day and ... the club advisor successfully prepared them for a challenging competition," wrote BHS in a release.

The team now has to prepare for the next round which takes place in February.

For more information on Civics First's mock trial program, click on this link.