Local Organiser Guide
A Guide for Local Organisers Supporting Schools to Participate in the Young Citizens Magistrates' Court Mock Trial Competition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this aimed at?
This online guide is for anyone mentoring a school involved in one of Young Citizens' Mock Trial Competitions. You might be a barrister helping a school you've worked with for a long time, a local organiser wanting to support your local schools or you could be new to the competition - either a student mentoring a school or an experienced lawyer. It is important for all volunteer mentors to read and familiarise themselves with the content of this online guide.
How long do I have access to the online guide?
You will have access for as long as you need. We will update this guide regularly so do make sure that you read it prior to each cycle.
What if I am still unclear about anything to do with the competition?
The Mock Trials team at Young Citizens is always there to support you and help with any challenges that you have locally.
Your Instructor
Akasa joined Young Citizens in 2019 and now leads the organisation’s education offer across primary and secondary schools, with a focus on delivering high‑quality, immersive active citizenship experiences that are practical, engaging and easy for schools to use. Her work centres on developing programmes that build students’ knowledge, skills and confidence through real‑world learning, supporting schools to embed active citizenship as a meaningful and consistent part of their provision.