2005 Open Doors to Federal Courts

We are delighted to invite high school seniors and their teachers to "Open Doors to Federal Courts," a nationwide educational initiative.  Students will participate in a mock trial, listen to presentations and ask questions of a variety of federal employees. The federal courts have a long-term commitment to share in the civic education of high school seniors who are making the transition to adult citizenship.

Wednesday, February 9, 2005, 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kern County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
Target Audience:  High School Seniors
(Application to Curriculum:  Economics & Government)

Activities Include A Mock Trial & Presentations by:

• Theresa A. Goldner, Federal Magistrate Judge
• U.S. Attorney
• Federal Public Defender
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• National Park Service
• U.S. Marshal
• U.S. Probation Department
• Department of the Interior
• Bureau of Land Management

Seating is limited so reserve your space early!
Lunch provided at no charge to registered  participants

Event sponsored by:  US District Court, Eastern District of California; Kern County Superintendent of Schools; Harry and Ethel West Foundation; Ben H. and Gladys Arkelian Foundation and the Kern County Bar Association Charitable Foundation

If you have questions, please contact:
Barry Goldner, (661) 395-1000 or bgoldner@kleinlaw.com
Vickie Spivy, (661) 636-4330 or vispivy@kern.org


Download School Registration Form (PDF)
(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this PDF document)
Registration Forms due January 21, 2005