2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational
The 2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 14 and 15, 2026, at Lincoln Land Community College - Springfield. Teams representing fifty-six high schools from across Illinois participated in the event. Normal West High School won first place and will represent Illinois at the National High School Mock Trial Competition in Des Moines, IL on May 7-9, 2026. In second place was Timothy Christian High School, and in third place was Niles West High School.
The top twenty teams (in alphabetical order) were: Barrington High School; Bartlett High School; Chicago Christian High School; College Preparatory School of America; De La Salle Institute; Evanston High School; Hinsdale Central High School; Maine South High School; MCC Academy; Mundelein High School; Niles West High School; Normal West High School; South Elgin High School; Southland College Prep; St. Charles East High School; Stevenson High School; Timothy Christian High School; Wheeling High School; Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and York Community High School.
The Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award for the highest score on the written law test was awarded to College Preparatory School of America (CPSA), and the Civility & Professionalism Award (based on nominations from other teams), was awarded to Kindi Academy. The 2026 Invitational was a success due to the hard work and enthusiasm of these teams and their coaches, families, and other supporters, and the dedication of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law-Related Education for the Public, the Mock Trial Coordinator, Katy Flannagan, and the many judges, attorneys, and others who generously volunteered their time and expertise, as well as the sponsorship of the ISBA and Illinois LEARN, and the generous and welcoming spirit of the Lincoln Land Community College - Springfield. The Law Related Education Committee appreciates the support and hard work of these entities and individuals. We look forward to seeing these teams again in 2027, as well as new teams and volunteers!
A full list of participating schools, sponsors, and volunteers, information about volunteering, and general information about the Mock Trial program will be posted on the ISBA Mock Trial website at: isba.org/teachers/mocktrial.