Encouraging girls to consider a career in Law, Mock Trial Event

The Maynard School in partnership with the Law department at the University of Exeter, invited 60 girls from year 10 upwards to experience a court room and take part in a mock trial. Girls from 4 local Secondary Schools attended along with pupils from The Maynard.  

"I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful opportunity, I really enjoyed myself."

"The girls had a wonderful time – a really good experience for them and has developed their understanding of the process and preparation involved in court cases."

 

Aims

To give girls considering a career in law an opportunity to experience a mock trial. 

Resources

Held at The Maynard School

Pupil Involvement

Year 10 +

Female

Both local Independent and State schools attend

Frequency

Annually and will continue on-going. It is always over subscribed.