For Educators

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 have the opportunity to:

Analyze and prepare a case
Present as a witness
Argue their assigned role
Receive input and feedback from attorneys and judges

2022 Case Summary

A college student scores a gig at the sweetest employer in town. When they collapse on the job, they return to feel a target on their back and next thing they know, they are fired. Were they fired for failing to follow company policies? Were they a target of discrimination for their medical condition? Were they the unfortunate fallout of sibling rivalries in management coming to a head? Or come combination thereof?

Registration Information - 2022 Registration is closed.

The Mock Trial 2022 tournament will be held virtually.

Participate

The Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament is a popular rewarding and memorable competition where most students compete in actual courtrooms across the state against other high school teams.

Mock Trial provides high school students the opportunities to:

Practice critical thinking, public speaking, and advocacy skills
Use teamwork and collaborate with other students
Gain an awareness of the legal system
Experience an exchange of ideas among students from all areas of Wisconsin
Gain self-confidence, strength of character, sportsmanship, and maturity

Each year, teams of 6-12 students work with their teacher and attorney coaches on a hypothetical case and participate at regional competitions for a chance to advance to the state and national competitions. Panels of judges and attorneys evaluate the teams on their demonstrated knowledge of legal rules and presentation skills rather than on the merits of the case.

Teams

Each team will consist of three attorneys and three witnesses, and may include up to six alternates (total of 8 to 12 students).

Eligibility

Students must be actively enrolled in grades 9-12 at the time of the competition. Students who graduate in December or January prior to the competition are ineligible for participation.

Teachers/Attorney-Coaches

Each team needs one teacher coach and one attorney coach. It is each team’s responsibility to locate an attorney coach. Assistance in locating attorney coaches will be provided if requested, but the ultimate responsibility for locating attorney coaches lies with each team.

Cost

Entry fee per team is $195. Purchase orders are not considered payment!

Registration Deadlines

All entries must be postmarked no later than November 15th. No entries will be accepted after November 15th. No exceptions.

How to Enter

Complete the entry form and mail it, with the appropriate fees, to: Mock Trial Registration, State Bar of Wisconsin, P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53708-7158. Make checks payable to the State Bar of Wisconsin. You will receive access to the Mock Trial listserv via email after receipt of fees and the registration form.

For additional information, contact:

Katie Wilcox State Bar of Wisconsin (608) 250-6191 CustomerService@wisbar.org

**The Mock Trial program is funded by a generous grant from the Wisconsin Law Foundation, the charitable arm of the State Bar of Wisconsin, supporting law-related education and public service programs statewide.

Waukesha South 2021 Mock Trial State Champions!​

Bring the Court System to Life for Students

2022 Case Summary

Registration Information - 2022 Registration is closed.

Waukesha South 2021 Mock Trial State Champions!