2020 Mock Trial
The 2020 High School Mock Trial Invitational will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2020 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, Illinois.
We would like to highlight two important changes to this year’s materials. First, the rules of evidence used by the ISBA Mock Trials Handbook have been changed to adopt the National High School Mock Trial Rules of Evidence. You can find more information about this change in the Handbook.
Second, almost all of the registration materials have changed this year to electronic forms using electronic signatures. Please see the registration materials packet for more information about how to submit and access those forms.
Schools may submit questions about the Problem or other materials by email to the Mock Trial Coordinator at il.hs.mocktrial@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting questions is February 21, 2020. Questions will be addressed in one or more Update Memos that will be posted on this website prior to the Mock Trial Invitational. This will ensure that all participants have access to the responses. Thank you!
Regional Mock Trials & Scrimmages
January 14, 2020
South Elgin High School Scrimmage
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
760 E. Main Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
Contact name: Michael Thornton (michaelthornton@u-46.org)
February 12, 2020
MCBA Regional Mock Trial
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Law & Justice Center
104 W. Front Street
Bloomington, Illinois.
Contact name: Mary Sellmyer (mary.sellmyer@mcleancountyil.gov)
Website: https://www.mcleancountybarassociation.com/2-12-20-mock-opening.html
February 14, 2020
Kankakee County Mock Trial Invitational Date of program
10 am - 4 pm
100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901
Contact name: Benjamin Lawson (benjamin@lawsonobrien.com)
February 15, 2020
Metro East Mock Trial Regional
10:00 am
St. Clair County Courthouse
10 Public Sq, Belleville, IL 62220
Contact name: Mr. Christopher Busse (bussec@oths.us)
February 26, 2020
Northwest Suburban Bar Association Mock Trial
3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Rolling Meadows Courthouse
Third Municipal District
2121 Euclid Avenue
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Contact name: Julie Barth (jbarth@nwsba.org)
Website: www.nwsba.org
February 29, 2020
Lake County High School Mock Trial Invitational
Contact: Judge Christian Bishop (cbishop@lakecountyil.gov)
March 7, 2020
Maine West Tune-up Tourney Date of program:
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1755 S. Wolf Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
Contact: Rick Rosenberg (rrosenberg@maine207.org)
Submit a mock trial program for our listing
2019 Mock Trial
Top Three Teams
- 1st place – York Community High School
- 2nd place – Glenbard East High School
- 3rd place – Evanston Township High School
Top Eight Scoring Teams (Alphabetical Order):
- Evanston Township High School
- Glenbard East High School
- Highland Park High School
- Hinsdale Central High School
- Niles West High School
- Timothy Christian High School
- Whitney Young Magnet High School
- York Community High School
Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award
(Highest team average on the Law Test)
- York Community High School
Civility & Professionalism Award
(Recognizing teams and team members who exemplify the characteristics and qualities the Invitational seeks to instill in participants –professionalism, justice, civility, and fairness, both inside and outside the courtroom.)
- Niles West High School
Read the 2019 Thank You Letter
More Mock Trial Information
- Mock Trial Cases
Mock trial cases (viewable via Acrobat Reader) back through 1995. - Past Winners
- Mock Trial Rubric
This mock trial rubric is provided for those teaching high school mock trials. This rubric was developed by high school teachers who are familiar with the ISBA High School Mock Trial Program. An additional rubric is now available for classroom use. - 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 - Putting on Mock Trials
Whether you're thinking about doing your first mock trial or have years of experience, there's information for you in this American Bar Association publication available for purchase.