The Birmingham Public Library (Central Branch) and the Birmingham Bar Foundation, in conjunction with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Alabama, announce the Spring 2017 Student Mock Trial Program.

The program is designed to introduce 30 students from grades six through twelve to the critical thinking, technology, and advocacy skills utilized in trial practice. After learning and developing these skills, the program will culminate in a mock trial conducted in a courtroom. During the trial the program participants will assume the roles of lawyers, witnesses, and judge. At the conclusion of the trial, a jury will deliberate and return a verdict. Program dates are: January 19, 26; February 2, 9,16, 23; March 2, 9. 

The program will provide the participants with first-hand knowledge of the justice system and the analytic and advocacy skills that are utilized in trial.

We are all looking forward to a vibrant and fun program. Advanced registration is required, and students must be in sixth through twelfth grade. 

For more information visit http://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2017/01/birmingham-public-library-birmingham.html.