Lincoln High School Mock Trial Team

Imagine being a high school student watching actual criminal courtroom proceedings and then having the judge, district attorneys, and public defenders explain what happened. What an amazing learning opportunity!

Our students gained so much insight, including why a defendant would plead "no contest" to vehicular manslaughter and how there are many pathways to becoming a judge or attorney.

Thank you to Judge Johnny Gogo for inviting the team into the courthouse, as well as all the attorneys and court staff for sharing their time and expertise.

This field trip also wouldn't have been possible without Coaches Rascher and Nguyen, Principal Lilly, and the Lincoln High School Foundation.

Finally, the students asked thoughtful questions, took notes, and were respectful during the courthouse visit!

After two preliminary rounds at the Santa Clara County Mock Trial Competition, Lincoln High School Mock Trial Team is 2-0! Proud of the students' development, especially since most are new, and they have so much more potential!

Final night of the Mock Trial County Competition for Lincoln and our Defense showed their talent & more importantly their development 👩‍⚖️⚖️👏

Round 3 is done, and our Prosecution rests 👩‍⚖️

Kudos to all the effort these students put in and the growth they achieved 📈

"If you pause, everyone planks."

Students learning to push through their nerves and get back to making their point.

Round 2: Our Defense vs Los Gatos. Half way done!

First night of the County Mock Trial Competition is in the books! Our Prosecution went against the reigning County Champs. Let's go!

How did we spend MLK Day? Practicing mock trial of course!

A winter mock trial practice with some returning faces! Happy holidays!

In our first field trip in over a decade, students visited Santa Clara University and its law school. Our students spoke with California Supreme Court Justice (retired) Edward Panelli, as well as a former Deputy District Attorney and a defence attorney from the Innocence Project. This engaging and educational trip couldn't have happened without Santa Clara Law student org Street Law and SCU Professor Chan Thai (a Lincoln High School Mock Trial Team alum). We also thank our principal and the Lincoln High School Foundation for their support!