Panelist
Lawyers, judges, law students and other professionals who join a panel discussion or give feedback at an event, and answer students' questions about the field.
One evening per event
Volunteer
Our events only happen because of volunteers
Whether you are a lawyer willing to sit on a panel, a student who wants to organize events, or someone happy to help out on the day — there is a place for you.
Roles
Where we need help
Organizer
Join the organizing team behind our events: planning programmes, contacting panelists and schools, communications and social media.
Regular meetings during the season
Event-day helper
The operational and logistical side on the day: setup, registration desk, guiding participants, timekeeping, photography.
One event at a time
Case writer (legal professional)
Every mock trial needs a case, and the case has to be written by legal professionals — lawyers, judges or advanced law students who draft the facts, evidence and charges students argue.
A few sessions before the event
Workshop help
Host a short workshop on argumentation, evidence or courtroom procedure for participants before an event.
Flexible
What to expect
Before you sign up
- No prior mock trial experience needed — we brief every volunteer
- Materials and instructions are provided before the event
- Organizers are mostly high school and university students
- Panelist roles suit law students and legal professionals
- Each mock trial needs a case written by legal professionals — that work is volunteered too
- All roles are unpaid volunteer work in a registered non-profit
Sign up as a volunteer
Fill in the volunteer application and pick the role that fits — panelist, organizer or event-day helper. You can also write straight to youthmocktrial.ry@gmail.com.
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