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Rep. Kelly Burke Helps Richards Students Prep for Mock Trial
Business law course again to offer Richards High School students a chance to experience all facets of litigation.
OAK LAWN, IL — Richards High School business education teacher Jamie Soderstrom the past few years has organized a mock trial project for his Business Law students.
They experience the many facets — prosecution, defense, witnesses, judge and jury — featured in litigating criminal trials. The trial happens later this semester.
On Monday he welcomed State Rep. Kelly Burke (36th District), a licensed attorney, who will serve as an advisor for one of the teams of lawyers.
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Burke also will participate on the day of the mock trial later this semester.
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