FUTURE LAWYERS

This afternoon, I will be one of the attorneys who will be presiding as a judge at Nassau Supreme Court for a preliminary round for Nassau County High School students participating in The New York State High School Mock Trial Program. The state finals are in May.

"The New York State High School Mock Trial Program is a joint venture of The New York Bar Foundation, the New York State Bar Association, and the Law, Youth and Citizenship Program. In this educational program, high school students have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of civil/criminal law and courtroom procedures. Thousands of students participate each year. Objectives of the tournament are to: Teach students ethics, civility and professionalism; further students’ understanding of the law, court procedures and the legal system; improve proficiency in basic life skills, such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; promote better communication and cooperation among the school community, teachers and students and members of the legal profession, and heighten appreciation for academic studies and stimulate interest in law-related careers."

To learn more, see https://www.nysba.org/NYSMockTrial/