Discovering Justice Events

Mock Appeal 2023 Culminating Events

May 24th-June 6th | Courthouses Across Massachusetts & Rhode Island

At the end of the eleven-week Mock Appeal Program, twenty six teams will argue their Fourth Amendment case in courthouses across Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Through the guidance of legal mentor volunteers, student attorneys have prepared oral arguments for an appellate panel composed of a federal or state judge and two attorneys. All are welcome to attend. 

Mock Appeal Events by School’s Location
  • Boston: Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
  • Brockton: Thursday, May 25th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm | Brockton District Court
  • Brookline (Runkle): Wednesday, May 24th, 3:00-5:00 pm | Brookline District Court
  • Brookline (Florida Ruffin Ridley): Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
  • Framingham: Tuesday, June 6th, 3:00-4:30 pm | Framingham District Court
  • Medford: Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
  • New Bedford: Thursday, June 1st, 3:00-5:00 pm | New Bedford Superior Court
  • Lowell (Robinson, Stoklosa): Thursday, June 1st, 5:00-7:00 pm | Lowell Justice Center
  • Lowell (Sullivan): Wednesday, May 24th, 5:00-7:00 pm | Lowell Justice Center
  • Providence: Thursday, June 1st, 5:30-7:30 pm | Providence Federal Courthouse
  • Springfield: Tuesday, May 30th, 4:00-6:00 pm | Springfield Federal Courthouse
  • Waltham: Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
  • Worcester: Tuesday, June 6th, 5:00-7:00 pm | Donohue Federal Building and U.S Courthouse

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