MOCK TRIAL SUMMER INSTITUTE 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 24, 2013MTSI 2013 will take place at Silver Bay YMCA along the beautiful shores of Lake George, NY during the week of July 14th through 19th.
Information about MTSIMock Trial Summer Institute 2013 is a week long intensive educational experience for those students that apply and are chosen to attend. 48 students from across the state are chosen to attend this unique opportunity to learn, practice, and show off their Mock Trial skills. The cost to attend MTSI is $250.00 per student. This fee covers room and board, the YMCA membership fees for the week, and all materials. There is financial assistance for those students who meet certain hardship qualifications. Contact Stacey Whiteley at swhiteley@nysba.org if you have questions or wish to request financial assistance. MTSI will take place at
theYMCA site of Silver
Bay, NY. The students will be split into teams of 6, with a counselor/coach assigned to each group. The group will be responsible for the preparation of a case for presentation on Friday morning. The goal is to incorporate the new skills and techniques taught throughout the week into the case preparation and presentation. Through out the week various sessions will take place to address the many facets of Mock Trial including how to read the case, opening statements, direct and cross examinations, team building, and body language. Attorneys, judges, teachers, and an actor are brought in to provide instruction to the students. Time is built into the schedule for the students to work on the case, enjoy the camp’s amenities, and to relax. There are also structure group games and activities to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship. Pictures from past year's MTSI are up on our Facebook page, NYS Mock Trial and Mock Trial Summer Institute. ****Here is the case for this summer: Ryan Strongarm vs. Chris Rocket MTSI APPLICATION FOR FIRST TIME STUDENTS
This year the application is online through surveymonkey.com. As an applicant, you will need to go online, fill out the application and then await email contact from the MTSI staff. This contact email will confirm that your application was received, and also provide you with two forms (a medical informational form (you MUST have medical insurance in place and a rule agreement /media release form) that need to be filled out, with your signature and your parent/guardian signatures and mailed back to the MTSI office. BEFORE you start the online application you must make sure you have the following information:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the session is filled at 48 students. Here is the link for the student application: 2013 MTSI STUDENT ONLINE APPLICATION Once the application is received in full, you will be notified of your status for MTSI 2013. If accepted, your $250.00 fee will be due with a note of confirmation. Additional information regarding the specifics of MTSI 2013 will be available at that time. COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED |
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