Mock Trial Interest Form (Fall 2023)
Interested STUDENTS (not parents/guardians) should fill out this form.  Spots are limited.

PLEASE BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS!

During the fall semester, student attorneys participate in the Virtual Mock Trial Program. The Mock Trial Program transforms middle school students into the role of trial lawyers. With the support of volunteer attorneys, students tackle age appropriate legal issues, engage in legal analysis, and ultimately try cases in virtual courtrooms before federal or state judges and juries made up of community members.

The Mock Trial Program, a 9 -week after-school program, matches groups of 10 to 15 students with a team
of attorneys and legal professionals who help the students prepare to become trial attorneys. By participating in the Mock Trial Program, students gain an understanding of the justice system, discovering career opportunities in the legal field, and develop their critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills. By overcoming fear of public speaking, students acquire self-confidence by engaging in the adversarial process.

Please note that participants are expected to attend EVERY SESSION unless there are extenuating circumstances.

*Partner Firm: US Attorney's Office

*Dates: Every Tuesday except Thanksgiving starting October 10th through mid-December.  

*Class Information: The sessions will be a mix of SIX virtual sessions (Zoom) and FOUR in-person sessions (two will take place at the Moakley Courthouse and two at BLA - this is subject to change and dates are to be determined)
Virtual sessions via Zoom: Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 
In-Person sessions at the Moakley Courthouse:  2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Bus will pick up students at 2pm and will return students to BLA or drop them off at the following train station: Aquarium, State Street, or Park Street.
In-Person sessions at BLA:  Our legal partners will conduct two sessions at BLA from 2:00=3:30pm

*Cost: Free!

For more information, please see:


Please note that spaces are limited, and students who do not plan on attending EVERY session should not apply (of course, there might be unanticipated circumstances that arise).  Should interest exceed the available number of spots, students in grade 8 will be prioritized.

Questions?  Contact Ms. DeLuca at edeluca@bostonpublicschools.org 
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Email *
Student's Last Name, First Name *
Student's Email Address *
Please double check for typographical errors since communication will be sent out by email.
Grade *
Because there are limited spots, priority will be given to 8th graders in the event that the number of interested participants exceeds the limit.
Parent/Guardian Name *
Last Name, First Name
Parent/Guardian Phone# *
Parent/Guardian Email *
Please double check for typographical errors since communication will be sent out by email.
Why are you interested in participating in this program?
Comments/Questions
Who is your history/humanities teacher? *
Do you have any food allergies or medical conditions that might require attention? *
We will have snacks for in-person sessions.  
Student phone cell # *
We will have snacks for in-person sessions.  
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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