Mock Trial is a high school and collegiate competition in which teams from different schools try cases against one other. The competition is held throughout the United States in state and federal courthouses, colleges, and universities. Judges, attorneys and educators volunteer their skill, time and energy to make this competition possible. Example videos of mock trials can be found HERE.
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Become a Mock Trial Team Advisor
You Can Do This!
Over 40 schools and 200 students participated in the Oregon Statewide Mock-Trial competition in 2022.
Reasons to Join:
It’s fun!
It’s a team sport with great people!
It involves healthy competition in an academic setting!
It is inclusive for everyone!
Gain proficiency in public speaking!
Gain confidence!
Gain a deeper understanding of our legal system!
Learn to read and listen more effectively!
Learn critical thinking and public speaking skills!
Learn how to better collaborate with others!
Explore whether you might want to be a trial attorney!
Looks good on your college resume!
You can be a witness actor without the commitment of theater!
You’ll learn to be a powerful advocate for others and yourself!
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Coaching a Mock-Trial team has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
Stan Paulic, Social Studies Teacher Eugene, Oregon
Study and Research Skills
Teamwork
Self Confidence
Organization and Planning
Public Speaking
Career Exploration
TOOLKIT
This site was created to assist high school Mock Trial coaches in starting and maintaining teams, to help students learn public speaking and advocacy skills skills, and to further Mock Trial competitions at regional, state and national tournaments throughout the United States. The strategies, lesson plans, and work templates herein are also intended as a resource for teachers to use in their classroom.
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