[blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials

[Anita Keith-Foust]

Dear Jorge:

I don't know anything about ABA mock trials.

However, if you are interested in getting involved in debating you can join
a debate team with Toastmasters: http://www.toastmasters.org/.

When you go to college there may be a debate club or Model United Nations:
http://bestdelegate.com/college-mun/, that you can join.

If you want to observe mock trials, you can contact a local law school and
find out if you can attend.

I went to a real state appeals court trial in the mock trial courtroom at
one of the local law schools. The local law school has quite a few evening
programs such as forums, demonstrations, and workshops. They are open to the
public. The topics usually pertain to current events.

Once you go to college, there will be lots of opportunities for you to
participate and be involved in organizing a debate as extracurricular
activities in various clubs.

While you are waiting for your residence requirements to kick in, check to
see if your college has achapter of Phi Alpha Delta:
http://www.pad.org/home. You can join and participate in their Pre-Law
program.

I think that it is great that you are gathering information and preparing
for your legal career. 

I hope this information helps.

Anita Keith-Fouost
919-430-1978






-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez
via blindlaw
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 5:17 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: [blindlaw] question about the ABA and mock trials

Hi all:
So, I just had 2 quick questions.
First of all, as far as ABA membership, does being part of the ABA while
you're still a student have any benefits/present you with any opportunities
or is it only for lawyers who are already practicing?
Also, I have seen countless bits and pieces about the ABA running mock
trials, both for law students and for non-majors or high school students.
Like I said, I'm out of high school but not in college yet, but I'd like to
be part of and/or learn from observing mock trials.
Does anyone know how you sign up for that or is that only for ABA members?

Thanks,

Jorge

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