- Outcomes
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During the workshop, students will:
- take part in a mock trial held in a fully-functional, real court room
- learn what laws are, who makes our laws and the age of criminal responsibility
- understand what a magistrates court is and what magistrates do
- develop awareness of the thin line between bad choices and crime
- work as a team to play roles in the 'mock trial'
- understand how to structure a decision and the process of decision-making in court
- practise public speaking using scripts provided
- develop their understanding of:
- personal responsibilities
- social awareness
- the concept of law
- the impact of criminal behaviour
- Service Description
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This immersive, two-hour workshop allows students the unique opportunity of learning in a real, fully-functional court room at the University of Lincoln.
Students will learn about the work of their local court and develop their understanding of the legal system by participating in an age-appropriate, interactive ‘mock trial’.
They will sit in a model court, hear the case presented by their peers, and make their decision as to the sentence. They will engage in their own decision-making using guidance supplied.
Materials will be provided on the day, including
- pre-set guidance
- role allocation
- scripts
- questions and answers
- Availability
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The university based workshops are available on Tuesday mornings or afternoons from June 2025 until the end of the school year. Sessions are available at:
- 10am to 12 noon
- 1pm to 3pm
Lincoln University Law Faculty has kindly allowed us this exciting option.
- Benefits
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- the opportunity to experience the workshop in a real life setting at the University of Lincoln
- the workshop is interactive, informative, and engages pupils in meaningful learning and discussion about the law, personal responsibility, and consequences
- it enables pupils to think about the impact of crime as both victims and defendants and helps them understand how the criminal legal process works
- sessions are delivered by experienced magistrate volunteers who are familiar with working in an educational environment. All presenters have DBS clearance
- 'magistrates in the community’ is part of a national scheme and has been running successfully in Lincolnshire for many years
- Cost
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Free.
Please note that schools will need to arrange their own transport to and from the University of Lincoln.
Magistrates in the community (Lincolnshire) is a voluntary organisation supported by the Lincolnshire Branch of The Magistrates Association, a registered charity number 216066.
- Contact and how to book