National Chapter Network
Bring Mind on Trial
to Your School
A Mind on Trial chapter is a school-based club that brings our mission to your campus, discussing real cases, publishing original work, and advocating for neurolaw reform. No prior experience required. Curiosity is the only prerequisite.
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Interested Schools
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Home Chapter (OHS)
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Published Resources
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Week Curriculum
What chapters do
A typical chapter meeting
Chapters meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on your school's schedule. Every meeting follows the same four-step format.
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Read together
Read a Mind on Trial blog post or case analysis as a group. All reading materials are free at mindontrial.org.
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Apply the three lenses
Discuss the case using the NLCAF. What does the evidence show? What does neuroscience say? What did the law decide?
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Debate the outcome
Did the law get it right? This is where the most important conversations happen, and where members find their own positions.
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Write and publish
Members can contribute case analyses, science explainers, myth busters posts, or creative work to The Open Verdict at any time.
What chapter leaders get
Benefits of leading a chapter
Chapter leaders receive formal recognition, resources, and direct support from the Mind on Trial editorial team.
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Official designation
An official Mind on Trial chapter designation and a listing on mindontrial.org with your school name.
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Named role
The title Chapter Founder, a named leadership role you can include on college applications and resumes.
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Full resource access
Access to the 8-week curriculum, meeting agendas, reading lists, and everything your faculty advisor needs.
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Editorial support
Direct editorial support from the Mind on Trial team for any writing your chapter wants to publish.
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National network
Connection to a growing network of students thinking across neuroscience, behavior, and law nationwide.
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Advocacy tools
Templates and guidance for hosting events, inviting speakers, and submitting public comments on legislation.