Bang The Gavel: A Court Day Lunch & Learn Series Presented by the Magistrate Court of Fulton County and Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk
As a Court committed to Inform, Engage and Empower Our Community, we are proud to introduce our youth development initiative: Bang The Gavel: A Court Day Lunch & Learn Series!
This unique program offers 6th–12th grade students from our surrounding community an inside look at the judicial system, inspiring them to consider careers in law and the judiciary. Participants will enjoy a dynamic, hands-on experience from start to finish.
Warm Welcome – Begin the day with greetings from Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk and our dedicated team.
Real-Time Courtroom Observations – Witness live civil and criminal proceedings to see justice in action.
Mock Trial Experience – Student will step into courtroom roles and participate in a simulated trial to learn how cases are argued and decided.
Lunch & Roundtable Discussion – Enjoy lunch with sitting Magistrate Court Judges while learning about the diverse paths they took to the bench and asking your own questions.
Want to Attend Bang the Gavel? Here’s How: We will host student cohorts during the fall, spring and summersessions, and applications are now open! Contact us at magistrate.admin@fultoncountyga.gov to inquire about to attend our next Bang the Gavel session or fill out our Bang the Gavel Interest Form. Help us spread the word and encourage youth to attend.
Community Support: We welcome and appreciate business partners to help provide lunch for our student participants. Your collaboration directly supports the next generation of community leaders.