MINNESOTA STATE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM
You be the Judge! Volunteer to judge mock trials today.
Case/Rules Library
Training
Materials
Judge Training Audio:
Next Judge Training Session:
December 16, 2011 3 PM, MSBA Office, 1.5 CLE Credits available.
January 13, 2012 3 PM, MSBA Office
Every year, 600 attorneys and judges are needed to act as competition
judges in the MSBA High School Mock Trial Program.
When and where are judging opportunities available?
Trials are held in courthouses across the state. Trials held in the Metro area are during evening hours and greater Minnesota trials are held during regular business hours.
The competition begins with the first round of trials the week of January 17 and concludes after five rounds of regional play with the State Tournament in Rochester, MN March 6th & 7th, 2012.
What is the time commitment?
Volunteers should allow about two hours/trial. Some volunteers judge one trial and some judge multiple trials, depending on their availability and interest.
In preparation for judging, volunteers are expected to read through the case materials and be prepared to either preside or score at the trial.
To volunteer please contact Emily R. Reilly, Mock Trial Manager at 612.278.6306 or ereilly@mnbar.org
- Performance Rating Standards
- Top Ten Mock Trial Judging Tips
- Trial Day Procedures
- Judge Training Agenda
- Bench Brief
- Mock Trial Objections
- Judge Training PPT1
- Judge Trianing PPT2