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Court News Ohio
Students
from Six Cities to
Compete in Mock Trial
By Stephanie Beougher
February 28, 2014
High school students from
Ohio’s urban schools will prove they have what it takes to be
lawyers at the Law and Leadership Institute (LLI) 2014 Mock Trial
Competition and Leadership Project Showcase at Columbus Africentric
Early College. On Saturday, March 1, LLI students from six cities –
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Dayton, and Toledo – will
assume witness and attorney roles and argue both sides of an original
case.
More than 70 LLI students
prepared for the competition by studying legal opinions, analyzing
witness statements and legal briefs to create legal arguments to
present to a panel of volunteer judges. This is the first time LLI
students from all six program sites will compete in one event.
“We are excited to
celebrate the talents and successes of our students during this
event,” said LLI Program Director Rachel Wilson. “This
competition provides an invaluable opportunity for LLI students,
staff, supporters and board members to witness the extensive hard
work, dedication and preparation put forth by our students.”
About 100 LLI students will
also present Leadership Projects identifying problems or issues in
their communities, with solutions and action plans to create positive
change. Volunteer attorneys and educators will judge the project
plans.
The day will conclude with
a ceremony honoring winning Mock Trial and Leadership Project teams
and recognizing LLI’s graduating seniors.
The Law and Leadership
Institute is a statewide initiative with the legal community that
inspires and prepares nearly 400 high school students from
underserved communities for post-secondary and professional success
through a comprehensive four-year academic program in law,
leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving, writing skills, and
professionalism. LLI is made possible, in part, by grants from the
Ohio State Bar Foundation, the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Law School
Admission Council, the American Electric Power Foundation, and other
public and private funders.
Watch how students at the
Dayton LLI program prepared for the mock trial competition.
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