BC Forensic League Summer Debate Program |
Mock Trials
Criminal law(tHE PROSECUTION AND DEFENCE OF MURDER 2017)
Class 1: Introduction + Importance of Mock trials
a) Coach + Student Introductions
b) Fundamentals of Criminal Law
c) Icebreaker: Mafia
Homework:
Review your notes as you will get a mini quiz next class :)
Class 2: Elements of Offences
a) Mini quiz ( 5-10 min)
b) Mens Rea + Actus Reus
c) Elements of Offences:
i. Murder (First Degree/ Second Degree)
ii. Manslaughter
iii. Attempts
iv. Assault
Homework:
Review your notes as you will get a mini quiz next class :)
Class 3: General Rules and Structures of Mock Trials + Criminal Defences
a) Mini Quiz on last day's notes ( 5-10 min)
b) How to Act in Court
c) Structures of Mock trials
d) Criminal Defences:
i. Intoxication
ii. Self Defence
iii. Provocation
Homework:
Review your notes as you will get a mini quiz next class :)
Class 4: Possible Objections + Practice Mock Trials
a) Mini Quiz on last day's notes ( 5-10 min)
b) Possible Objections
c) Celebrity Trial: R v Bieber
d) Examine Mock Trial Cases: R v Bright + R v Kingston
Homework:
Watch a sample mock trial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtQDOQM4dM8
Class 5: Bail Hearings + Surety
a) Bail Hearings
b) Surety
c) Bail Hearing: R v Bright
Homework:
Test on content from previous classes
Class 6: Mandatory Minimum Sentences
a) Midterm Test ( 15-20 min )
b) Wrongful Convictions: Causes and Cases
Homework:
Prepare for mock trials on the cases of R v Bright and R v Kingston
Class 7: Developing Arguments
a) Group Time: Developing Theories
b) Group Time: Opening, Direct Exam, Cross Exam, Closing Prep
Homework:
Prepare for mock trials on the cases of R v Bright and R v Kingston
Class 8: Practice Trial
Class 9: Examination Day
b) How to Act in Court
c) Structures of Mock trials
d) Criminal Defences:
i. Intoxication
ii. Self Defence
iii. Provocation
Homework:
Review your notes as you will get a mini quiz next class :)
Class 4: Possible Objections + Practice Mock Trials
a) Mini Quiz on last day's notes ( 5-10 min)
b) Possible Objections
c) Celebrity Trial: R v Bieber
d) Examine Mock Trial Cases: R v Bright + R v Kingston
Homework:
Watch a sample mock trial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtQDOQM4dM8
Class 5: Bail Hearings + Surety
a) Bail Hearings
b) Surety
c) Bail Hearing: R v Bright
Homework:
Test on content from previous classes
Class 6: Mandatory Minimum Sentences
a) Midterm Test ( 15-20 min )
b) Wrongful Convictions: Causes and Cases
Homework:
Prepare for mock trials on the cases of R v Bright and R v Kingston
Class 7: Developing Arguments
a) Group Time: Developing Theories
b) Group Time: Opening, Direct Exam, Cross Exam, Closing Prep
Homework:
Prepare for mock trials on the cases of R v Bright and R v Kingston
Class 8: Practice Trial
Class 9: Examination Day