K–6Civic Lab
Mock Trial
Learn the legal system
Maris
JorahBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Otis · Weber
- Materials needed
- Street Law: A Course in Practical Law
- Mock Trial in a Box: Complete Student Competition Kit
- Gavel Set for Classroom or Mock Court
Why this skill rocks
Ever wanted to be a detective or a lawyer? You get to solve mysteries and argue cases in a pretend courtroom, figuring out what's fair right now.
2034Where this could take you
When the Olympics are in town in 2034, you could be a sharp legal mind, helping make sure everything runs smoothly for the world's biggest event, or even protecting athletes' rights.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Street Law: A Course in Practical Law
RequiredThe gold-standard student textbook for law-related education — used in hundreds of high schools including several in the Salt Lake Valley. Covers criminal law, civil law, constitutional rights, and consumer protection with case studies.
Mock Trial in a Box: Complete Student Competition Kit
RequiredContains case files, role cards, rules of procedure, jury instructions, and scoring rubrics — everything needed to run a complete mock trial without buying separate materials.
Gavel Set for Classroom or Mock Court
A wooden gavel and block that turns any table into a courtroom — inexpensive, durable, and surprisingly effective at establishing the formal tone that makes mock trials feel real.