2025 High School Mock Trial Invitational

The 42nd Annual Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational took place on March 15-16, 2025, at the A. Lincoln Commons at Lincoln Land Community College’s Main Campus, 2465 Poorman Drive, Springfield. Fifty high schools throughout Illinois participated. 

First place went to College Preparatory School of America from Lombard, who also received the Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award. 

Second place went to Timothy Christian High School from Elmhurst, and Normal West High School received third place. 

The Civility Award recipient was St. Charles East High School.

This year's Mock Trial Problem was a criminal case involving a defendant charged in connection with a fentanyl overdose at a party. 

The mock trial invitational program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.