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.
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 11, 2019
- 2019 Case Released - Online Wednesday, October 16, 2019
- Late Registration Deadline Friday, October 18, 2019
- Team/Coaches Workshop - Minneapolis Monday, November 11, 2019
- New School Coaches Training Monday, December 9, 2019
- Judges Training Friday, December 13, 2019
- Round 1 - Statewide Week of January 6, 2020
- Round 2 - Statewide Week of January 13, 2020
- Round 3 - Statewide Week of January 20, 2020
- Make-up Trials (if applicable) Week of January 27, 2020
- Round 4 - Statewide Week of February 3, 2020
- Round 5 - Statewide (if applicable) Week of February 10, 2020
- State Tournament March 5-6, 2020, St. Paul
- NHSMTC Case Release - Canceled
- NHSMTC Competitions (Evansville, IN) May 6-10, 2020 - Canceled