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.
Civic Education Videos
Civic Education: Your Voice Matters
Wynne Reece, Chair of the Mock Trial Advisory Committee, along with the Honorable William Koch (4th Judicial District), the Honorable Stephen Smith (2nd Judicial District), the Honorable Mark Vandelist (1st Judicial District), and Ayah Helmy (Hennepin County Attorney's Office) discuss the importance of your civic duty through voting and by other means to make a difference in the World.
Raise Your Voice Documentary: An Interview with Director Maribeth Romslo
The Honorable William Koch (4th Judicial District) interviews Director Maribeth Romslo.
If you'd like more information on this documentary for your classroom, please visit the website at https://raiseyourvoicedocumentary.com/.
MSBA Mock Trial You Tube site .
2021 State Champions
Pictured are the team members, Teacher Coach Jeffrey Magnuson, Attorney Coaches Anya Magnuson, Harshita Kalidindi, Caleb Brady, & Joe Jacobson. Judging panel: Honorable William Koch, Honorable James Dehn, Honorable William Fisher, Dyan Ebert (MSBA President), and Wynne Reece (Mock Trial Chair). Eagle Ridge Academy will represent Minnesota at the virtual NHSMTC on May 6-8, 2021.
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
- 2020 Case Released - Online Friday, October 23, 2020
- Late Registration Deadline Friday, October 30, 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 - March 3-4, 2021 - Virtual
- NHSMTC Case Release-April 1, 2021
- NHSMTC Competitions - May 5-9, 2021 - Virtual