The ISBA High School Mock Trial Contest

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Attorney Cynthia Ann Miller is a resident of Hinsdale, IL. Engaged in a solo practice based in Hinsdale, IL, Cynthia Miller is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).

Part of the ISBA’s mission is to advance public knowledge regarding the roles of lawyers and judges and to inspire students to consider careers in the legal profession. In this respect, the bar association organizes a yearly high-school mock trial competition, giving students the opportunity to learn what it takes to present a case before the Illinois courts.

The mock trial contest is open to students in grades nine to 12 from high schools in the state. Each school can only present a single team comprising no more than 10 students under the guidance of a supervisor. Participating teams are first subjected to a written Law Test that tests their knowledge of the year’s mock trial case, the rules of evidence, and related law topics. The eight teams that garner the highest scores in this round proceed to the mock trial. Here, they face two opposing teams individually, each time as either the prosecution or defense. These mock trials are judged by experienced lawyers. Out of the eight, the team with the most points qualifies for the National High School Mock Trial Championship.

How to Treat Common Hiking Injuries

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Attorney Cynthia Ann Miller provides real estate litigation from her offices in Hinsdale, IL. When she has the opportunity, Cynthia Miller likes to spend her time away from her work as an attorney hiking in the Hinsdale area. While hikers do take steps to avoid injury, almost every hiker faces injuries like cuts and blisters at times. More serious injuries like sprains and sunburns are also a possibility.

Bandages should be part of any hiker‘s arsenal. A tightly-wrapped bandage can keep a blister from getting worse once it forms, and hikers should bandage up cuts and scrapes before continuing as well. For these types of injuries, hikers should also bring disinfectant along.

Sprained ankles can strike if a hiker’s boots aren’t up to the task, or if ground proves especially uneven. After a sprain, hikers should rest for a time, cool the affected area down if possible, apply compression with a bandage or T-shirt, and elevate the ankle above the heart. Sprained ankles also present a great argument for the buddy system, as a hiker with a sprain may need help walking back off the trail.

While most sunburns can be prevented with sunblock and a sun hat, sometimes the chosen sunblock’s SPF isn’t up to the task. Hikers with sunburns should soak a rag or piece of clothing and apply it to the affected skin or bring aloe along just in case.