Description Student Lawyers Criminal Mock Trials & Court Cases for Your Classroom! Get ready for some critical thinking fun! Your students will have the chance to step into the shoes of lawyers and take part in a criminal trial. With 11 awesome cases to choose from, each group will have two lawyers (one for the prosecution and one for the defense) and an accused person. You’ll play the judge, guiding the jury as they vote on the verdict! Here’s what you get: Court brief handouts to keep things simple Easy-to-follow directions for a smooth experience PowerPoint slides that explain how the trials will work This hands-on activity is a great way for students to learn about the legal system while sharpening their critical thinking and public speaking skills. Check out our store for even more helpful & cool stuff! Criminal trial cases include: Case #1: Grand Theft Auto (Stolen Car) Case #2: Home Burglary Case #3: Reckless Endangerment Case #4: Theft Case #5: Aggravated Assault (fighting) Case #6: Murder (intentionally killing someone) Case #7: Manslaughter (accidentally killing someone without intention) Case #8: Murder (intentionally killing someone) Case #9: Doctor Malpractice (mistakes) Case #10: Armed Bank Robbery and Murder Case #11: Manslaughter (accidentally killing someone) Join our email list to get teaching tips & resources, teacher humor, inspirational quotes, and more right in your inbox! High school English teachers click here to sign up! Middle school English/ELA teachers click here to sign up! Connect with us! Facebook Pinterest Instagram TikTok YouTube Spotify Podcasts