High school students got an inside look at the judicial system.
The Erie County Bar Association hosted their once-a-year mock trial competition.
Mock trial competition gives students first-hand look at the judicial system
In total, 87 high school students from Erie, Forest, Elk and Mercer counties sat in a courtroom and took to the stand.
According to the association, teams that advance from regional continue to the state competition in Harrisburg to compete for the chance to represent the state at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
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“A lot of the students who participate have gone on to become attorneys in Erie County and quite a few actually volunteer with their alma mater as coaches, some as jurors. It’s a really great opportunity for those who are interested in figuring out what it’s like to be an attorney,” said Kathryn Olon, mock trial coordinator.
The mock trial will continue Wednesday morning.