2026 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

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.

 

Unlocking Your Billable Potential: A Lawyer’s Guide to Improving Billable Hours for Lawyers Who Struggle to Get Time Entered!

ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

 

 

1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit

 

 

Original Program Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Mastering the Art of Digital Advocacy: Effective Use of Courtroom Presentation Technology

ISBA’s Practice Toolbox Series

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association

 

 

1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit

 

 

Original Program Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

 

 

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From: 
Capitol News Illinois

Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested. Several candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups.

From: 
Injustice Watch