ISBA High School Mock Trial

Mock Trial

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!!

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

Southland College Prep “Kick Start The Season” Zoom Scrimmage

January 17, 2026
2025-26 Southland Zoom "Kick Start" sign up

Wheeling Wildcat Warm Up

Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Wheeling Wildcat Warm Up Registration

McHenry County Mock Trial Open

Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration

Niles North High School Tournament 

January 31, 2026
Viking Mock Trial Invitational 2026

Maine South Scrimmage Invitational

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Maine South Mock Trial 2026 Registration

Northwest Suburban Bar Association Mock Trial

Wednesday, February 25, 2025
Rolling Meadows Courthouse
www.nwsba.org 

Lake County Scrimmage Invitational

Saturday, February 28, 2026
For more information, please contact Judge Christian Bishop at: CBishop@lakecountyil.gov

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

 

group photo of College Preparatory School of America team
1st Place - College Preparatory School of America team

 

Group photo of Timothy Christian High School team
2nd Place - Timothy Christian High School
Group photo of Normal West High School team
3rd Place - Normal West High School
Group photo of College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) team
Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award - College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) team
Group photo of St. Charles East High School team
Civility Award - St. Charles East High School team

See more pictures from the 2025 ISBA High School Mock Trial.

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