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Gray Stone Day School recently hosted a high school mock trial scrimmage that brought together 14 teams from Bradford Preparatory School, Ardrey Kell High School, Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy and homeschool groups Unity Mock Trial and Kairos Co-op.
This annual event highlights the intellect and skills of students but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among budding legal minds.
Mock trial competitions serve as a platform for students to engage in critical thinking, public speaking and strategic planning — all skills for those aiming for careers in law or related fields. Each team comprised of student attorneys and witnesses, spending countless hours preparing their cases and rehearsing their roles. The preparation process involved research, crafting arguments, and understanding legal procedures, which allowed students to immerse themselves in real-world legal scenarios.
Gray Stone Day School won nine awards.
“I am so proud of our team who has spent many hours during lunch hours, flex time and after school honing their skills and preparing for this event,” said Olivia Petersen, club advisor. “We were fortunate to bring together the number of teams for a scrimmage and, given their performance, I am excited to see them in the upcoming regional competition.”
Attorneys from local law firms volunteered their time to evaluate the students, offering feedback to enhance their performance.