Hampton Bays Middle School students recently put their legal knowledge and public speaking skills to the test during a mock trial competition at Westhampton Beach Middle School.
Students from both schools prepared extensively for the event, taking on the roles of attorneys and witnesses. They undertook legal research and practiced delivering opening and closing statements, making objections, submitting evidence and conducting direct, cross and redirect examinations.
During the competition, the cases were presented before a panel of three judges with extensive legal backgrounds, giving students valuable real-world feedback and insight.
Date Added: 5/12/2026