GW LAW — GW Law’s Jacob Burns Moot Court Room opened its doors to two mock trial teams from The Field School, an independent high school 3 miles from GW Law, for two mock trials presided over by GW Law student judges. The two trials were the culmination of a 2-week intensive class on Crime Scene Investigations where the high school students learned about forensic science by taking part in forensic science labs and mock investigations. The focus of the day trials was on the expert witnesses. As such, the truncated mock trials had opening statements, direct and cross-examinations of the two expert witnesses by the prosecution and defense, and closing arguments. Students in grades 9-12 filled the roles of attorneys and witnesses. Two GW Law students volunteered to serve as Judges. Before GW Law third-year student James Cowan, who presided over the morning trial, could enter the courtroom, both student teams sat in the Jacob Burns Moot Court Room practicing their arguments. After standing and practicing “yes your honor,” both student teams were ready to state their cases.