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BELLEVILLE – Designed for rising students in grades 10 to 12, the Crime Scene to Court program introduces students to the investigation of a possible crime, the processing of forensic evidence, and using the analysis of that evidence at a mock trial.
Students will process a mock crime scene where they will learn through experience as they collect evidence. They will complete laboratory analyses on some of the evidence acquired and conclude with legal training, to prepare as witnesses and attorneys in a mock trial.
This program is FREE (includes lunch) thanks to generous sponsorship from SIU Simmons Law School, and from program partners SIUC, SIUE, and SLU.
When: June 22 - 26, 2026
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Southwest Illinois Center for Justice and Workforce Development
2300 W. Main St., Belleville, IL
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and economic mobility for individuals while also powering the workforce of the future. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Home to a diverse student body, SIUE is situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis.
