About the Program
The Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program is an exciting law-related education program that introduces students to the American legal system and provides a challenging opportunity for personal growth and achievement. Your students will exercise their critical thinking and teamwork skills, as well as the basic skills learned in the classroom.
The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which every person can participate in the Mock Trial program. Please contact us if there are reasonable accommodations that would allow you to participate more fully. Such requests should be directed to Kim Basting, Director of Mock Trial Program at (612) 278-6306.
2020-21 Season: Competitions will be held virtually and not in the classroom or local courthouse. More information will be posted at a later date.
Read: Upcoming Season Message
2020 State Champions
Thank You
The Mock Trial Program would like to thank the judges and attorneys that volunteered for the 2020 competitions! View the 2020 April Bench & Bar ad
We also want to extend our gratitude to those that supported the program.
Mock Trial Season
- What Date
- Registration Deadline Friday, October 16, 2020
- 2019 Case Released - Online Wednesday, October 21, 2020
- Late Registration Deadline Friday, October 23, 2020
- Team/Coaches Workshop - Monday, November 9, 2020
- New School Coaches Training Monday, November 16, 2020
- Judges Training Friday, December 11, 2020
- Round 1 - Statewide Week of January 4, 2021
- Round 2 - Statewide Week of January 11, 2021
- Round 3 - Statewide Week of January 18, 2021
- Make-up Trials (if applicable) Week of January 24, 2021
- Round 4 - Statewide Week of February 1, 2021
- Round 5 - Statewide (if applicable) Week of February 7, 2021
- State Tournament TBD
- NHSMTC Case Release-April 1, 2021
- NHSMTC Competitions (Evansville, IN) May 5-9, 2021