ach year during Law Week the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association sponsors mock trials for middle school and high school students throughout British Columbia.

Cowichan Valley - April 23, 2009
The Cowichan Valley Law Day open house was held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Law Day activities at the Duncan courthouse included a mock bail hearing, a mock sentencing hearing, various community displays (RCMP police dog and bear mascot, probation, court registry, WAVAW), a kids’ treasure map, ask a lawyer and sheriff's tours.

Fort St John - April 16, 2009
Fort St John Law Day events were held on April 8 and 16. A mock trial of Regina v Goldilocks was held at the Fort St John Courthouse on April 16. Goldilocks was charged with theft of porridge and mischief for breaking Baby Bear’s chair. The three bears testified in this case. The mock trial was presented by the Grade 5/6 class from Ambrose Elementary School. The Honourable Judge B Daley presided. Crown Counsel Paul Swartz and Defense Counsel Randolph Smythe tried the case before Judge Daley. Sheriff Rob Kearns and Criminology Instructor Tanya Helton provided assistance to students.

Kamloops - April 16, 2009
The 2009 Kamloops Law Day open house was held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Kamloops Courthouse at 455 Columbia Street. A mock trial was held along with RCMP demonstrations, courthouse tours and a question and answer session with a judge.

Kelowna - April 18, 2009
The 2009 Kelowna Law Day open house was held on Thursday, April 18, 2009 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Kamloops Courthouse at 455 Columbia Street. A mock trial with the Girl Guides was held along with RCMP demonstrations, courthouse tours and a question and answer session with a judge.

Nanaimo - April 25, 2009
The 2009 Nanaimo Law Day open house was held on April 25, 2009 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Nanaimo Courthouse at 35 Front Street. Law Day events included a mock trial with a Judge presiding over “The Queen v The Big Bad Wolf.”

New Westminster - April 22, 2009
The New Westminster open house was held from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the New Westminster Law Courts at 651 Carnarvon Street. Law Day events included an orientation at 9:30 am, a Q&A session with a sheriff at 11:15 am and a Q&A session with a judge at 12:30 pm. A Law 12 class from New Westminster Secondary participated in events.

Terrace - April 16, 2009
The Terrace Law Day open house was held from 12:00 to 4:00 pm on Thursday April 16, 2009 at the Terrace Courthouse at 3408 Kalum Street. Law Day events in Terrace included an open house with luncheon, courthouse tours and presentations by justice system personnel.

Tri-Cities - April 23, 2009
The Tri-Cities open house was held from 10:15 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Port Coquitlam Courthouse at 2620 Mary Hill Road. Law Day events included an orientation at 10:15 am, a Q&A session with a Crown Counsel at 11:30 am and a mock trial from 12:30 to 1:45 pm with students from Maple Ridge Elementary.

Vancouver - April 25, 2009
The 2009 Vancouver Law Day open house was held be on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Vancouver Public Library at 350 West Georgia Street. Law Day events included a mock trial. View photographs here.

Victoria -- April 18, 2009
The 2009 Victoria Law Day open house was held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Victoria Courthouse at 850 Burdett Avenue. Victoria Law Day events included the fairy tale mock trial of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.