Who can be a Clerk Bailiff: Freshman

Clerk Bailiff is a position specifically designed for the freshmen. It gives Freshmen the chance to be an attorney without having to undergo the full pressure. They are given the chance to help during mock trials, write a simpler version of bench memos, and give oral testimonies throughout the year. Throughout the year, clerk-bailiffs are given the task to research and write a summary on two cited cases that belong to a given case. Clerk-bailiffs are also assigned to an attorney team to gain experience and support on oral arguments and brief writing. While in Springfield, clerk-bailiffs will serve as an assistant in the court and they will be given the task to assist with research, deliver messages if needed, and take attendance. Clerk-bailiffs will participate in a Clerk-Bailiff Forum in which the winner will be named Head Clerk-Bailiff. Being a Clerk Bailiff is a stepping stone to becoming an attorney, and prepares the members well for their upcoming years in the club.

Who can be an Attorney: Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

Attorneys will perform a number of tasks/jobs throughout the year. During the year, an attorney will work in an attorney team where they are required to write a bench memo based on the case facts. Attorneys have to familiarize themselves with the facts of the case as well as the cited cases that are listed in the facts packet of a given case. Using their written bench memo, each attorney team will prepare an oral argument that will be presented to other attorneys that represent the Illinois Youth Supreme Court during Springfield. On the last day of Springfield, attorneys will participate in the Judicial Review Process where a passed bill from the Illinois Youth Legislature is debated regarding its Constitutionality. You are given a chance to discover the judicial branch of the government in depth through a mock trial, bench memos, and oral arguments. This role is typically for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.