On Feb. 16 and 17, high school students from Rota, Tinian, and Saipan will compete in the 19th Annual CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition at the Guma\u2019 Hustisia. <\/p>\n
Students will be presenting a criminal case in front of judges and jurors, portraying the roles of attorneys, plaintiff, defendant, and witnesses. <\/p>\n
The competition gives student hands-on experience in presenting arguments and witness testimonies, practicing courtroom procedures, learning the judicial system and the law, and developing important skills such as leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork. <\/p>\n
Over the past few months, participating students have been working hard preparing for the competition under the guidance of teachers and volunteer attorney coaches. Students also had a chance to develop their skills through the Mock Trial Academy held by the Judiciary last December. <\/p>\n
At the competition, each team will compete in four rounds over the two-day period. At the conclusion of the preliminary rounds, the top two teams will go head-to-head in a final championship round. <\/p>\n
The winner of the competition will represent the CNMI at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Hartford, Connecticut in May. <\/p>\n
The Judiciary, CNMI Bar Association, and Public School System, co-hosts and sponsors of the competition, would like to thank the executive and legislative branches and various community sponsors for their support of the mock trial program. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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