NEXT MEETING MENU

 IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE CLASS WILL START PRESENTING A MOCK TRIAL ON THE RAPE CASE ASSIGNED. 

You will show the trial in court on a Saturday. Set the date, i will abide. Court arrangements will be made.We may start next meeting for the rehearsal online. 

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