Housing and Development Newsletter
"This year presented special challenges, as trials were conducted by Zoom, which required extraordinary effort by all involved. The Santa Barbara Superior Court applauds these efforts and is committed to supporting this important educational activity."
"Each student demonstrated significant preparation through their delivery of compelling arguments and presentations during the competition," said Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools. “Thank you to all student participants and community volunteers who contributed to this meaningful hands-on opportunity for students to gain real-life virtual courtroom experience."
Ellen Barger, SBCEO assistant superintendent commended the students: "The intense preparation, critical analysis, and reasoned arguments demonstrated by our students is inspiring. It's easy to forget that we are watching high school students, and not experienced attorneys when listening to their carefully crafted testimony, cross-examinations, and motions citing case law."