Mock Trial
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For more information on 2020/2021 events, please contact Katie Wipfli at 209-468-9030 or Kwipfli@sjcoe.net.
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.
Event Forms
Important Dates 2020-2021
Registration Form (Due: October 29th)
Mock Trial Fee Payment Form (Due January 29th)
Scholarship Application
Student Permission Forms (Due Jan. 31st)
Journalist Registration
Artist Registration
2020 MT Team Roster
Event Information
SJCOE Mock Trial Rules Agreement 2020-2021
CRF Website
2020-2021 Case Brief
CRF Errata
2020-2021 CRF 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
Mock Trial Volunteer Information
2020 Mock Trial Volunteer Flyer
2020 Volunteer Registration
2020 Judge/Attorney Handbook
SJCOE Mock Trial Invitational- December 2020 Cancelled
First Impressions Program
First Impressions YouTube Playlist
First Impressions supporting documents