The Mock Trial Program is sponsored by the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF). Each year CRF creates a mock trial that addresses serious matters facing young people today. Each team works with teacher and attorney coaches to prepare their version of the criminal case, both from the prosecution and defense perspective. Students assume the roles of trial attorneys, pretrial motion attorneys, witnesses, clerks, and bailiffs.

Through these role-playing techniques, students learn about the content and processes of law in an exciting and vibrant way. Also, by studying the case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students increase their public speaking skills, analytical ability and team cooperation. Some high schools offer the Mock Trial Program as a class rather than an extra-curricular activity.

Save the Date

• Save the Date Flyer
• Trial Dates Flyer

Case Brief Downloads

• Case Brief Downloads
• Cyberbullying Law and Policy

Forms & Downloads

• Forms
  • Registration
  • Student/Parent Agreement (English)
  • Student/Parent Agreement (Spanish)
  • Team Roster
  • Code of Ethics
  • Mock Trial Artist
  • Mock Trial Journalist
• Trial Downloads

Links

• Constitutional Rights Foundation
• National Mock Trial

Contact Information