Middle School - Due No later than September 12
High School - Due no later than October 10
Our school is registering a Mock Trial team with the South Carolina Bar’s Mock Trial competition (In-Person). By signing this authorization form, we (principal, lead teacher coach and assistant teacher coach) agree to abide by the rules of the Mock Trial competition as contained in the competition materials. Should it become necessary to withdraw from the competition for any reason, we agree that we will inform the State Coordinator no later than the stated deadline.
As principal, I understand the lead teacher coach designated on the Authorization Form is directly responsible for the Mock Trial team. I understand the lead teacher coach responsibilities and deadlines and understand as principal, I will routinely follow up with the lead teacher coach throughout the team’s preparation. This will ensure the team is preparing the entire Mock Trial season as teams need much preparation, understanding and rehearsal time. If at any time the lead teacher coach or assistant teacher coach is replaced, I will notify the SC Bar immediately and update the coaching information.
As lead teacher coach or assistant teacher coach(s), I understand that I am directly responsible for meeting all deadlines noted on previous page as to not jeopardize the team’s eligibility and carrying out the duties of a teacher coach as follows:
As lead teacher coach or assistant teacher coach, I will fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Submit registration paperwork and payment;
- Promote Mock Trial for purposes of recruiting students;
- Seek an attorney coach and work with the students to ensure they are prepared to work with the attorney coach;
- Conduct auditions and hold weekly meetings/practices;
- Complete, collect and submit necessary paperwork prior to deadlines;
- Meet with parents prior to the competition;
- Arrange meetings to prepare for virtual competition format;
- Ensure all team members are accounted for;
- Monitor forum discussions for updates to the case, rules, and/or competition;
- Respond to e-mails from the SC Bar in a timely manner not to exceed 4 days from receipt; and
- Remain in communication with SC Bar and school’s principal on the team’s status throughout the Mock Trial season.
We understand as the principal, lead teacher coach and/or assistant teacher coach, our failure to inform the State Coordinator promptly of the withdrawal of our school from the competition results in an extreme hardship to the other schools in our region and state as a whole, as well as to the other individuals who have volunteered their time to assist with this effort. We also understand that, absent extenuating circumstances, our team’s failure to appear at the regional and/or state competition without prior notice by the drop deadline results in great hardship. We further agree that our team will participate in each round of the competition. We also understand that once confirmed to the state competition should one take place, refusal to advance to the next level of competition may result in sanctions against our school, up to and including a permanent ban from the competition.