2022 Mock Trial Judge Volunteer Form

Thank you for volunteering to judge the 2022 High School Mock Trial competitions.

Below you will find information about judging and the roles offered. We thank you for your time and dedication to Indiana's mock trial students.

This years State and Regional competitions will be held online via Zoom. Please choose the date and time that works best for you, and consider that Geography is no longer a factor in participation.

Instructions:

Please provide all of the information requested on this form. Once this form has been submitted, you will recieve an auto-generated confirmation showing you have signed up for the appropriate round(s). A detailed confirmation/logisitcs email will be sent closer to the competition date.

Judging Roles:

Presiding Judge - In each courtroom there will be one presiding judge who is responsible for maintaining order, moving the trial along in the designated time allotment, ruling on evidentiary motions, and overseeing all procedures during the trial. The presiding judge will also score the individual performances of each team. Presiding judges must have a law degree.

Scoring Judge - In each courtroom there will be at least two scoring judges who will evaluate the students' performances and who will be responsible for completing a score sheet based upon individual performances of each team. Students are scored on their presentation skills, not on the merits of the case. Non-attorneys may serve as scoring judges.

Name *

Prefix First Name Last Name

Employer/Firm Name *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code

Email *

example@example.com

Cell Phone Number *

Office Phone Number

Are you a mock trial coach, legal advisor, or teacher at a school participating at the competition? *

Yes No

If yes, please list the school at which you are the coach, legal advisor, or teacher.

Note: Coaches, legal advisers, and teachers for any school participating in the competition may be designated as the team's judge for no more than one round per competition.

I am committing to serve at the date(s) and time(s) indicated below. All times EASTERN. Geography does not impact online participation. Mark all that apply.

February 19th Regional - Evansville and Indianapolis Regional

Morning Round (8:30 am - 12:00 noon ET) (2 Volunteers Needed) Afternoon Round (12:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET) (2 Volunteers Needed) Evening Round (4:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET) (7 Volunteer Needed)

NOT REQUIRED - If you have a preference of which region to judge, indicate below:

Evansville Indianapolis No Preference

February 26th Regional - Hammond and South Bend Regional

(2 Volunteers Needed) Morning Round (8:30 am - 12:00 noon ET) (2 Volunteers Needed) Afternoon Round (12:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET) (2 Volunteers Needed) Evening Round (4:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET)

NOT REQUIRED - If you have a preference of which region to judge, indicate below:

Hammond South Bend No Preference

Evansville Regional Competition - February 12

Morning Round (8:30 am - 12:00 noon) Afternoon Round (12:30-4:00 pm) Evening Round (4:30-7:00 pm)

Indianapolis Regional Competition - February 19

Morning Round (8:30 am - 12:00 noon) Afternoon Round (12:30-4:00 pm) Evening Round (4:30-7:00 pm)

Hammond Regional Competition - February 26

Morning Round (8:30 am - 12:00 noon) Afternoon Round (12:30-4:00 pm) Evening Round (4:30-7:00 pm)

South Bend Regional Competition - February 26

Morning Round (8:30 am - 12:00 noon) Afternoon Round (12:30-4:00 pm) Evening Round (4:30-7:00 pm)

Indianapolis State Competition - March 12-13

Mar 12 Morning Round (8:30 am-12:00 noon ET) (4 Volunteers Needed) Mar 12 Afternoon Round (12:30-4:00 pm ET) (4 Volunteers Needed) Mar 12 Evening Round (4:30-8:00 pm ET) (4 Volunteers Needed)

Please note that all times are EASTERN (ET).

I prefer the role of *

Presiding Judge Scoring Judge Where ever I'm most needed

Years of experience judging or coaching Mock Trial *

0 Years 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5+ Years

Do you have a law degree? *

Yes No

Are you an alumnus/alumna of the Indiana High School Mock Trial program? *

Yes No

If you answered yes to the previous question, from what school and what year did you graduate?

Were you requested by a school to serve as a judge for the competition? *

Yes No

If yes, which team/school requested you to serve as a judge for the competition.

Do you have a conflict of interest with a participating team(s) *

Yes No

If yes, please list the team(s)/school(s) with which you have a conflict and describe the conflict.

Conflicts of interest must be significant, including, but not limited to, an immediate family member on the team or having advised the team in preparation for the competition. Examples that do not qualify as conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, familiarity with a team member, coach, teacher, or legal adviser, nor being a teacher at or an alumnus of the school participating.

Where did you hear of this volunteer opportunity? (Check all that apply)

A partipcating team Indiana Bar Foundation Newsletter Direct email from Indiana Bar Foundation Indiana Bar Foundation social media Through Employer (law firm/court/etc.)

The Indiana Bar Foundation is continually striving to better understand the demographics of our volunteer base. The following questions are optional.

What gender do you most identify as:

Male Female Non-binary

What is your race? (Check all that apply if multiracial)

Asian Black or African American Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Hispanic or Latino Native American White or Caucasian

What is your age?

18-30 years old 31-40 years old 41-50 years old 51-60 years old 61-70 years old 71+ years old

Additional information and logistics will be sent to you prior to the competition. If you have questions in the meantime, contact Tim Kalgreen (317-608-6503; tkalgreen@inbf.org) or Joseph O'Connor (317-608-6504; joconnor@inbf.org).

2022 Indiana High School Mock Trial