Teams

Every Fall Wisconsin High School students are given the opportunity to sign-up for mock trial. The mock trial program is a great way to introduce high school students to the legal system, it gives them the opportunity to analyze and prepare a case using facts and case materials developed by Wisconsin attorneys. Students gain a deeper understanding of the court system as they develop their arguments and build their cases. Students will enhance their public speaking skills as they are presenting their case in front of actual Judges and Attorneys. The Wisconsin mock trial program has been around for 31 years and we encourage you to participate in this year’s competition.

Wisconsin State Mock Trial Championship - March 3, 2024

On March 3, 2024, the State Bar of Wisconsin held their annual Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament where students are given the opportunity to use facts and case materials developed by Wisconsin attorneys to gain a deeper understanding of the court system as they develop their arguments and build their cases. This coverage features the final round between Madison West High School and Shorewood High School.

View the live recording of the 2025 Mock Trial final round on Wiseye.org.

Courtroom Artist Competition

New this Year! We are adding the courtroom artist competition to the mock trial competition. To participate, your school must have a participating mock trial team. There is no cost to participate. For further details, view the Courtroom Artist Competition Document. To sign up, please contact Katie Wilcox at 608-250-6191 or kwilcox@wisbar.org.

Mock Trial E-List

Once you have registered a mock trial team, both the teacher coach and attorney coach will be added to the mock trial list serve. You will be given a password to access the list serve. The list serve is used over the course of the “mock trial season” to post questions relating to the case materials; share information with other coaches; and /or to discuss case-related information. Information regarding mock trial deadlines and information relating to the regional and semifinal tournaments may also be posted to the list serve as well as results of the tournaments.

Upcoming Dates

Online Registration
September 21, 2024

Case Release
October 2024

Final Entry Deadline
November 15, 2024

Team Drop Deadline
December 13, 2024

Regional Tournament
February 1, 2025

State Tournament
March 7-8, 2025

Final Round
March 9, 2025

National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona
May 2025