Courtroom Art Contest
Official Rules

• All contestants must complete the entry form.
• Sit in the jury box in a row below the scorers.  If a scorer or the presider asks you not to sit in the jury box, you may sit in the front row of spectator seating, away from witnesses
• Introduce yourself to the scorers (they will be sitting in the jury box) and the presider (she/he will be sitting on the bench)
• Once you are seated, you MAY NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH ANYONE FROM YOUR SCHOOL (parents, teachers, or fellow students).  You must create your drawing completely independently 
• Artists may sketch at any round that is convenient for them throughout the week.  Schedules will be sent out in January.
• Artists can submit multiple drawings.  The judge presiding over that particular trial will deliver your drawing to the Mock Trial staff, so be aware of the possibility of smudging, should you choose to use charcoal or pastel
• YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR DRAWINGS AT THE END OF EACH ROUND. 
• The last round at which you may sketch is the 10:30 Saturday round.
• The drawing must be on paper of the dimensions 11" X 14", with a horizontal format.  Any dry medium may be used 
• Be sure to write your name on the back of the drawing you submit
• Only drawings submitted to presiders will be entered in the contest.  DO NOT BRING YOUR DRAWING TO MOCK TRIAL STAFF YOURSELF 
• Awards will be given out after the Final Mock Trial Round, which begins at 2pm on Saturday, February 6th.
  

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