2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational
We are happy to announce that the 2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational will be Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Lincoln Land Community College, in Springfield, Illinois. Mark your calendars!!
- 2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Problem
- 2026 ISBA Mock Trial Handbook
- How a Mock Trial Works
- 2026 ISBA Mock Trial Registration Materials
The registration deadline has passed, and due to the volume of registrations and concerns about ensuring sufficient volunteer support, the registration for this year's event is closed. Coaches of teams that have not registered may ask to be placed on a waitlist by emailing Katy Flannagan at il.hs.mocktrial@gmail.com. Teams on the waitlist will be notified by February 27, 2026, whether or not they will be able to participate. Please note that the ISBA cannot guarantee that teams on the waitlist will be able to participate.
Volunteer
Volunteer for the 2026 Mock Trial Invitational - Judges, lawyers, paralegals, law students and other legal professionals are needed to act as presiding judges, jurors/evaluators and bailiffs for each trial. You do not have to be a litigator to volunteer! Deadline to sign up is March 6, 2026.
Regional Mock Trials & Scrimmages
Niles West Tune Up Tourney
March 7, 2026
Rick Rosenberg
Niles West Mock Trial Program Registration
Kane County Mock Trial Tournament
Saturday March 7, 2026
(Registration is closed Tournament is full)
2025 ISBA Mock Trial Invitational
Thanks to all who participated in and volunteered for the 2025 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational! Read the Thank You Letter to see all the awardees, volunteers, and participants.
Congratulations to the Top 3 Teams!
- 1st Place - College Preparatory School of America
- 2nd Place - Timothy Christian High School
- 3rd Place - Normal West High School
See more pictures from the 2025 ISBA High School Mock Trial.
More Mock Trial Information
- Mock Trial Cases
Mock trial cases (viewable via Acrobat Reader) back through 1998. - Past Winners
- Mock Trial Teacher Training Materials
Teacher training materials are available courtesy of the ISBA Committee on Law-Related Education for the Public and the Illinois Law-Related Education and Resource Network. - Practice Law Test
An answer key is available for teachers and coaches by e-mailing Kim Furr