CHS student participates in Law and Trial program

Chelsea High School sophomore Brianna Braden recently participated in the invitation-only Intensive Law & Trial program at Stanford Law School in Palo Alto, California.

The ten-day program for high school students is done in collaboration with Stanford Law School. The American Mock Trial Association endorses the curriculum. Scholars stay on the Stanford University campus and learn the foundation of law from preeminent legal professionals, which includes hearing from Stanford Law School professors on the practice of law, legal rhetoric and ethics. 

Students also receive firsthand practice using essential legal skills such as making impactful opening and closing arguments, preparing cases and readying witnesses for cross-examinations.

“This program inspired me to continue on my path to become a 21st century lawyer, with interest in child advocacy, and make a difference in the modern world to give children a voice to be heard,” said Braden.

Braden is part of the YWCA Heritage Panel, a Special Education Peer Helper, and was recently chosen as a Student Ambassador representing CHS.

-Submitted by Brianna Braden.