On Wednesday February 8, the North Middlesex Mock Trial team defeated Cushing Academy. The Patriots have amassed a 2 -1 record that includes a win over Nashoba Valley Tech on January 23rd and a narrow loss to Westford Academy on January 30th. This was the Patriots third and final trial in the preliminary round.
This year’s case involves the very relevant topic of school bullying.
The Mock Trial program is a statewide competition sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and now in its 27th year. For North Middlesex , this is our third year of participation and we now have a core of seasoned “attorneys and witnesses” forming the foundation of our team.
The program is structured with the following goals: To further the students understanding of law, the judicial system, and trial procedure; To increase their proficiency in such important life skills as reading, analyzing, speaking and listening; To develop advocacy skills regardless of which side of the case they are representing and irrespective of the party to which they might most readily identify with; and to give them exposure to the law and law related professions.
Our team is coached by faculty member Al Barbar and Attorney John Page. The team now awaits word on whether they will advance to the regional competition round. Great job Patriots, we are so proud of you!
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