Ensure that the students understand their roles. Give out the additional copies of role cards and codes as needed. If there will be reporters included in the trial, discuss any differences between the types of news media, e.g. television, radio, print, and on-line and the requirements of each reporter. Also, note the difference between reliable newspapers and tabloid-type papers. All rise, the Honorable I.M.Law, presiding.
Court is now in session.
The judge will call the prosecution first to present its case, then the defense attorney. Each attorney can call witnesses to testify. While the jury is deliberating in a private corner of the Court Room, have the media polish their reports. Ask the jury to write guilty or not guilty on a slip of paper when they have reached a conclusion. The head juror will hold the announcement until after the media reports.