Volunteer Jurors & Appellate Panel Judges
After-School
Volunteer Jurors & Appellate Panel Judges
Volunteer jurors and appellate panel judges help create a meaningful final event for participants in Discovering Justiceâs Mock Trial & Mock Appeal Program. In December, jurors support our studentsâ and volunteersâ semester-long efforts by filling the jury box, listening to arguments, determining the case with the guidance of a real judge, and providing feedback. In May, appellate panel judges will read the petitioner and respondent’s appellate memos, listen to and question students during oral arguments, and provide feedback.
A brief reception follows the culminating courthouse events in which attendees come together to celebrate the end of the program. These events are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers to see our program action and for returning volunteers to deepen their connection to Discovering Justice.
Current Volunteer Opportunity: Appellate Panel Judge with 2023 Mock Appeal Program
As an appellate panel judge, you will be hearing a mock Fourth Amendment case centered around a schoolâs search of a studentâs cell phone. You will listen to oral arguments, pose questions to student attorneys, and deliberate with your panel of a federal or state judge and attorney. A brief celebratory reception will follow the Appeal.
- Boston: Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
- Brockton: FULL
- Brookline (Runkle): FULL
- Brookline (Florida Ruffin Ridley): Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
- Framingham: FULL
- Medford: Wednesday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00 pm | John Joseph Moakley U.S Courthouse
- New Bedford: FULL
- Lowell (Robinson, Stoklosa): FULL
- Lowell (Sullivan): FULL
- Providence: Thursday, June 1st, 5:30-7:30 pm | Providence Federal Courthouse
- Springfield: FULL
- Waltham: FULL
- Worcester: FULL
Contact Malia Brooks at mbrooks@discoveringjustice.org about getting involved or sign up below.
Do you want to attend the event without volunteering as a panel judge? RSVP to watch and attend here.Â