The Model Judiciary Program

Purpose:The Model Judiciary Program provides high school students with an opportunity to learn about Virginia's judicial system through a series of trials and appeals. Students portray attorneys, jurors, and witnesses.

Participants:Any public or private high school may participate. Interested students may come from civics and government classes; Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, and Youth and Government clubs; and debate clubs.

Process:Contact the Virginia YMCA for details about participation.

Brubaker v. McCoy
Arida v. Jameson 
Commonwealth v. Diamond

Please contact the YMCA to set a date for your local trial.

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY