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Program Mission

Temple-LEAP’s mission is to educate non-lawyers, particularly middle and high school students from Philadelphia area schools, about the law and citizenship. Started in 1974, LEAP reaches these goals by teaching about principles of democracy while developing critical reading, writing and thinking skills. The cornerstone of Temple-LEAP is the John S. Bradway High School Mock Trial Competition. The Temple-LEAP office administers the Philadelphia competition together with other programs that engage non-lawyers to learn more about the law and civic education. The Young Lawyer’s Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association also collaborates with Temple-LEAP on coordinating the camp and recruiting coaches and judges.

John S. Bradway High School Mock Trial Camp

Quick Facts:

Who is invited:
Students and Faculty from Philadelphia Area Schools.

When:  December 7, 2024

Where:
Temple University Beasley School of Law

1719 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Volunteering:
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the LEAP office.

The Mock Trial Camp is organized in a joint effort by Temple-LEAP and the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association. It is an intensive all-day event that couples an instructive component with hands-on training in direct and cross-examination of parties and witnesses. Philadelphia public, private, and parochial school students participating in this event get a preview of this year’s case as they work alongside attorneys and law students to practice their trial skills.  During the camp, students learn the skills necessary to successfully handle the basic components of a trial and get the opportunity to practice in front of Temple Law students and members of the Philadelphia legal community.

The Mock Trial Training Camp takes place on December 7, 2024 at Temple University Beasley School of Law.  Please continue to consult this webpage for updated information regarding Mock Trial Camp. Register here

Mock Trial Training Camp

Competition Information

Dear Philadelphia School District Mock Trial Coaches,

You are invited with your student team to the Temple Law School LEAP High School Mock Trial Training Program, “Temple Law Teaches: Trial Skills 101 & 201”.,

The first part of the training program, Temple Law Teaches: Trial Skills 101, will be held in-person at Temple Law School (1719 North Broad Street, Klein Hall Room 1E) on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10AM-3:30PM.  This program is designed to (1) provide an overview of a trial (2) teach students about openings, direct examinations, cross-examinations, impeachments, and closing arguments (3) provide inspiring remarks from local Temple Law judges and civic leaders during welcoming remarks and lunchtime remarks and (4) get students excited about college, law school, and the profession. Breakfast, lunch, and Temple Law t-shirts will be provided.  Space is limited to 200 attendees and so we encourage you to register your team today at this link.  Please note that each team must come with at least one coach/advisor.
The second part of the program, Temple Law Teaches: Trial Skills 201, will be held online on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10AM-11:30AM, and will cover (1) witness preparation and (2) making and responding to objections.
We look forward to productive and inspiring training sessions and to seeing you at Temple Law School on December 7. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu.

Best,

2024-2025 Temple Law School’s LEAP Coordinating Committee
(Assistant Dean Shyam Nair; Professor and Director of Advocacy Jules Epstein; Assistant Dean for Students and Strategic Initiatives Jen Bretschneider; Senior Director of Student Affairs and DEI Initiatives Britt Walden; Coordinator of Student Affairs and Wellness Initiatives Molly Levy)

Register for the 2024-25 Mock Trial Camp at Temple University Beasley School of Law.

More Information

For more information, please contact the Temple-LEAP:

Molly Paige Levy
Phone: 215 204 8574
Email: leap@temple.edu

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