Trial Run: Tor Bridge High Students Take Part in Mock Court

Students from Tor Bridge High, part of the Ted Wragg Trust (TWT) family of schools, have had a fantastic experience at Plymouth University developing their legal skills this term.

The Year 12 and 13 students took part in a mock court workshop at The Box in Plymouth debating cases concerning grievous bodily harm, murder and criminal damage.  The group also participated in a  criminology and policing lecture where they learned about the  principles of forensic evidence and explored a mock crime scene, looking at the types of evidence that could be gathered and how it could be used.

The budding sixth form lawyers also had the chance to attend the prestigious Mayflower 400 Lecture in conjunction with the University of Plymouth and the Plymouth Law Society.  Dame Sue Carr,  Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, gave a talk which covered the principles of law and the importance of Human Rights.  

Tracy Stephenson, Headteacher at Tor Bridge High said:

“I am so pleased that our sixth form law students have got to experience such a brilliant range of activities this term.  At the mock court event, they demonstrated excellent knowledge of the law and enthusiastically debated the cases.  

“It was also an incredible privilege for them to listen to Dame Carr’s speech and to liaise with local barristers and solicitors at the Mayflower 400 Lecture.  I know the group left feeling inspired.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

“At the Ted Wragg Trust we know that learning doesn’t only take place in the classroom so I am pleased to hear that these Tor Bridge students have been out and about meeting those already working in the field of law.  These practical experiences with seasoned legal professionals are a brilliant way to bring to life everything they are exploring in their lessons.”