Young Lawyers Section

Young Lawyers Section to Host Virtual Mock Trial Competition

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has decided to conduct the 2022 High School Mock Trial Competition in a virtual format once again. Though this is not an ideal format, it certainly provides students with a glimpse of how our legal system has adapted with many courts conducting proceedings via Zoom.

One of the benefits of this format, however, is the opportunity for volunteers to assist from the comfort and convenience of their own home or office. As such, we are issuing a call for attorneys to sit as jurors and timekeepers during this year’s competition, which will take place in February. You will still have the same opportunity to provide valuable feedback, advice, and constructive guidance for students as they advance in the competition and, hopefully, set their sights on a career in the law.

Members will receive communication with dates, times, and registration instructions as they become available. Non-attorneys are welcome to volunteer as well, simply visit our website at montgomerybar.org.