Moot Court Attorney/Trainer Services

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Background The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, specifically the Department of Criminal Justice Training, is seeking to contract three attorney/trainers for Moot Court training sessions. This initiative aims to enhance the practical training of law enforcement personnel by providing mock trial experiences that reflect real-world legal scenarios. The contracts will be effective from July 8, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with an option for renewal for up to two additional two-year periods. Work Details The selected attorney/trainers will serve as defense attorneys in mock trial settings based on cases that students have studied during their training. Responsibilities include reviewing students' paperwork and materials prior to courtroom exercises, cross-examining students on their testimonies, and critiquing their performances. Each session will accommodate between 15 to 42 students, necessitating the operation of two concurrent sessions. Each trainer may conduct up to 13 sessions per fiscal year. The training will focus on key legal concepts including Search and Seizure, Penal Code, and Criminal Statutory Law. Additionally, trainers must be certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) or obtain a waiver within 60 days of contract award. Period of Performance Contracts are effective from July 8, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Place of Performance Training sessions will take place at the Department of Criminal Justice Training located at 4449 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond, KY 40475. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide proof of a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice law in Kentucky. They must also demonstrate at least three years of experience in law enforcement or the criminal court system as either a prosecutor or defense attorney. Additionally, each trainer must be certified as an instructor by KLEC or obtain a waiver within the specified timeframe.