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.
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 .
2023 State Champions - Nova Classical Academy
The Mock Trial Program would like to thank the judges and attorneys that volunteered for the 2023 competitions! View 2023 April Bench & Bar Adv.
We also want to extend our gratitude to those that supported the program.
Mock Trial Season
Friday, October 21, 2022
Week of October 24, 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Monday, November 14, 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022
Friday, December 9, 2022
Week of January 9, 2023
Week of January 17, 2023
Week of January 23, 2023
Week of January 30, 2023
Week of February 6, 2023
Week of February 13, 2023
March 2-3, 2023 - St. Paul
Friday, April 1, 2023
May 17-20, 2023 - Little Rock, AR