Mock Trial Team Advances to Regionals!

The Open Door Mock Trial Team competed at the Elyria Municipal Courthouse on Friday against mock trial teams from Lake Ridge and North Olmsted. Luke Christofferson and Brandi Knapp won “Outstanding Attorney” Awards in helping the Patriots qualify for regionals for the first time in school history.

Ohio Mock Trial offers an innovative approach to learning about law and how our legal system functions. Guided by teachers and volunteer legal advisors, students participate in an original, unscripted simulated trial written by attorneys. High school students argue both sides of the case in real courtrooms across the state. The state finals are held in the Ohio Statehouse, and the winner advances to the national competition.

Way to go Patriots! They will compete again on February 19th.