New to Mock Trial? Check out Competition Materials Below!
What region am I in? Who is my Regional Coordinator? What are our competition dates?
How to Register for Mock Trial
Case Materials:
2020 TX HS Mock Trial Case – updated 1/16/20
2020 Case – Exhibits ONLY – Updated 11/20/19 *When printing – select ‘Fit to Printable Area’
2020 State Case Clarifications – 1/16/20
2020 COMPETITION RULES – Updated Rule 3.1!
Rules of Evidence
For case questions & clarifications, contact: TXHSMockTrial@dallasbar.org
Courtroom Artist Contest
2019-2020 Courtroom Artist Info Packet
Regions hosting a 2020 Courtroom Artist Contest are below:
- Region 1 (Edinburg)
- Region 2 (Corpus Christi)
- Region 4 (Houston)
- Region 5 (Beaumont)
- Region 7 (Tyler)
- Region 10 (North Texas)
- Region 11 (Fort Worth)
- Region 12 (Waco)
- Region 19 (El Paso)
- Region 20 (San Antonio)
- Dallas ISD
November Dallas Clinic Info:
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the George Allen Courthouse in Dallas, TX
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/n3DVNQ4F675RTngi7
How to Get Started:
How to Start a Mock Trial Team – 2020
2019 – 2020 Competition Timeline
Purchase a mock trial DVD or trial case here. The 2019 National Championship Round can be purchased here.
Competition Materials:
Competition Guidelines & Summary of Rules
Regional Entry Form – PDF
Regional Entry Form – Word
2020 Team Roster Page – PDF
2020 Team Roster Page – Word
Code of Conduct (Every team must complete and give to their Regional Coordinator prior to the Competition)
Score Sheet, Explanation, & Criteria for the Judges
Timekeeper Materials:
Timekeeper Guidelines from a Timekeeper
Timekeeper Responsibilities
Timekeeping Sheet (Bring multiple copies to the competition)
Time Card Use Sheet
Time Card Number Template
Helpful Materials for Team Coaches:
Tasks of Teacher-Coaches
Attorney Adviser Guidelines
Mock Trial Resources:
Putting on Mock Trials – American Bar Association Guide
The Articulate Advocate – The mock trial coach’s bundle has handouts, videos, and a coach’s copy of The Articulate Advocate
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