Mock Trial Team advances to state

Sisters High School's Mock Trial Team advanced from regional competition last month to claim a spot at the upcoming state championship.

Sisters competed in regional competition Saturday, February 27 at the Deschutes County Courthouse in Bend. State competition is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 12-13, at the Mark Hatfield Federal Courthouse in Portland.

The students argued a criminal case that deals with religious expression and freedom-of-speech issues.

Classroom Law Project (CLP) is an Oregon nonprofit dedicated to the civic education of youth. CLP offers a range of programs including mock trials and "We the People" competitions, that help school-aged youth throughout Oregon to understand what it means to be an informed citizen.

Classroom Law Project brings civics and law-related education programs into schools throughout Oregon, teaching students the values and skills essential to being an active citizen in a democracy.

For more information visit http://www.classroomlaw.org.