Multidisciplinary learning using mock trials. (5th May 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kessler, Gary C.; Simpson, Robert; Fry, James
• Is Part Of: International journal of electronic security and digital forensics. Volume 2:Number 2(2009)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2009-05-05
• Subjects: criminal justice education -- digital forensics education -- mock trials -- paralegal education -- multidisciplinary learning -- computer forensics -- electronic security -- trial scenarios; Computer crimes -- Periodicals; Computer crimes -- Investigation -- Periodicals; Computer security -- Periodicals; Electronic commerce -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; Information warfare -- Periodicals; 005.805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-911X

Abstract

In 2007, the Computer & Digital Forensics (C&DF), Criminal Justice (CJ) and Paralegal programs started to employ a mock trial to bring students from these three disciplines together. The event starts with a pre-planned crime scene. CJ students secure and process the crime scene, interview witnesses and gather evidence. Digital devices are recovered and are forensically processed by the C&DF students. Investigative reports are forwarded to Paralegal students who work with local attorneys who act in the role of the prosecution and defence teams. A retired criminal court judge presides over the proceedings, complete with a jury selected from volunteers from the college community. For many students, this is the first trial scenario they have seen outside of television.