The courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse took on a different tone Friday as middle school students from i3 Academy and Legacy Prep Charter School stepped into the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors during the Law Day celebration hosted by the Birmingham School of Law (BSOL).
Observed nationally each year on May 1, Law Day highlights the importance of the rule of law and its impact on everyday life. In Birmingham, the annual program brought that concept to life through a hands-on mock trial, giving students from across the area a chance to experience the legal system firsthand.
Under the guidance of law student mentors, participants spent weeks preparing for the live courtroom experience. Practices began in early April, with students balancing rehearsals alongside their regular schoolwork. Their efforts culminated in Friday’s event, during which they presented a scripted case before a presiding judge in a real courtroom…