The student may choose to work as an individual or in a group. The district contest is an option for the students. Competitions with other schools are scored on knowledge of the law, courtroom etiquette, appearance and poise. Desirable candidates for participation will be detail oriented, average or above verbal skills, highly self motivated, cooperative, fun loving and team player types. Team will answer 200 questions from computer disk in Mid-April.
Score is phoned in to Durango, Colorado, and they determine school's rank in nation and state.
Practice sessions are held to prepare the students for both team and individual competitions. In addition to the regional and state contests, a school contest will be held as well. Production involves photography staff and editors. Editors design and do layout. Photographers take and develop pictures.