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MINNESOTA STATE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM

The Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program is an exciting law-related education program that introduces students to the American legal system and provides a challenging opportunity for personal growth and achievement. As part of the mock trial program, your students will exercise their critical thinking and teamwork skills, as well as the basic skills learned in the classroom.


YOU BE THE JUDGE!
VOLUNTEER to judge mock trials today!
(We are seeking volunteer attorney coaches too!)


2014 Tentative Schedule - Interest Form

If you'd like to make a financial contribution, click here


Congratulations to the 2013 State Champion!
Nova Classical AcademyNova

Nova Classical Academy represented Minnesota at the National High School Mock Trial Competition (NHSMTC) on May 8-12th, 2013, which was held in Indianapolis, IN. They finished in 11th place out of the 48 teams that competed. This was their first year competing at Nationals. Linda Stack-Nelson was honored as one of the tournament’s All-American Outstanding Witnesses, an honor bestowed on the top five percent of all of the competitors. 

Congratulations to the students and the coaches!


Click screen below to find out more about mock trial. Video courtesy of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.

Tentative 2013-14 Program Calendar

October 18  Registration deadline
October 18 2013-14 Case available online

October - Minneapolis

 

Training Workshops for coaches + 2 students per school
November 8 Trial Schedules set & posted
December 13 Judge Training
Early January Local Scrimmages/Invitationals
January 13- January 31 Rounds One, Two & Three
February 10-14 Regional Playoffs
February 18-21 Regional Finals
March 11 & 12 State Competition, Duluth, MN
May National Tournament, Madison, WI

These dates are subject to change.

For more information contact:
Kim Basting
P. (612) 278-6306 or (800) 882-6722
F. (612) 333-4927

Updated: 04/15/13