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
Competition Information
Bradway High School Mock Trial Camp
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”.,
Best,
(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.
Past Mock Trial Boot Camp Recording
Rules
Teaching Resources
Registration – PA Bar Association High School Mock Trial
In order to compete in the PA High School Mock Trial Competition, teams must register with the Pennsylvania Bar.
More Information
For more information, please contact the Temple-LEAP:
Molly Paige Levy
Phone: 215 204 8574
Email: leap@temple.edu