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Journalism Contest


Through this contest, students will:
  • Experience a courtroom setting from the perspective of a news reporter
  • Learn about the American legal system from actual judges and attorneys
  • Challenge themselves and develop better writing skills
  • Gain knowledge and receive advice about a career in journalism
  • Meet students from different schools who share an interest in writing
Participating students:
  • Must be affiliated with and attend the same school as the participating Tulare County Mock Trial team
  • Attend at least one trial with their school’s Mock Trial team during Rounds 1 and 2
  • Write and submit one 500-700 word article on the selected round
Read the Journalism Contest Rules.


For more information about the Journalism Contest, contact Marsha Ingrao at marshai@ers.tcoe.org or call (559) 651-0680, or Paula Terrill at paulat@ers.tcoe.org or call (559) 651-0565.



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