Mock Trial
Mock Trial has been a tradition in San Joaquin County for over 20 years. In this true-to-life competition, high school teams of 18 students nine for the prosecution and nine for the defense debate fictitious cases before presiding superior and municipal court judges and scoring attorneys. Cases involve contemporary issues and pre-trial arguments on the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Teams may also include a courtroom artist and journalist.
In Mock Trial, students actively experience the excitement of working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and examining issues while interacting with positive role models from the community. By studying the case and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students also develop presentation skills, analytic ability, and interpersonal skills.
Important Dates 2019-2020
Registration Form (Due Oct. 31st)
Fee Payment (Due Jan. 31st)
Student Permission Forms (Due Jan. 31st)
Journalist Registration
Artist Registration
2020 MT Team Roster
Case Brief
CRF Errata
2019-20 Team Rulebook
Mock Trial Webcasts
Exhibits
Artist Rules 2020
Journalist Rules 2020
Journalist Score Sheet
Journalist- Sample Article
Journalist- Reporters’ Handbook
SJCOE Mock Trial Rules Agreement 2019-2020
2020 Mock Trial Volunteer Flyer
2020 Volunteer Registration
2020 Judge/Attorney Handbook
SJCOE Mock Trial Invitational Information
Registration- In County Teams (Due Nov. 29th)
Registration- Out of County Teams (Due Nov. 29th)
Mock Trial Invitational Participation Form