Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament

The Kentucky Court of Justice invites you and your students to participate in a truly exciting educational experience- the annual Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament. The Mock Trial Tournament is recognized as one of the best law-related education programs in the state. More than 10,500 students, 1,200 judges and 1,000 attorneys have participated in the program since it began.

The Mock Trial tournament trains high school students to interpret facts presented in civil and criminal cases. After a semester of practice students take part in a mock trial competition where they prepare a court case under the supervision of teachers and attorney coaches. The program, which is conducted in the second half of the school year kicks off with regional competitions and culminates with a state championship competition that takes place at the Kentucky Supreme Court chambers at the Capitol in Frankfort. To participate, there is a registration fee of $125.00 made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Registration is in the early fall, at the beginning of the school year. Each year, all of the local high schools should receive a mock trial brochure.

For more information about this exciting educational opportunity please Contact Us

State Competition:
Friday, March 27, 2009 & Saturday, March 28, 2009 - Louisville

State Championship:
Sunday, March 29th - Louisville
 

Nationals 2008:

Highlands High School finished 12th in the nation.

2008 State Champions:

2008 State Champion: Highlands High School
2008 State Runner-up: DuPont Manual High School

2008 Regional Champions

Carol Martin Gatton Academy
DuPont Manual High School 
Highlands High School
Madison Central High School / KY Tech
Model Laboratory School
Montgomery County High School
Paducah Tilghman High School

• Increase students' comprehension of the historical and philosophical basis of the American judicial system.
• Provide meaningful opportunities for students to develop and exhibit leadership skills.
• Cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between education and the legal profession

What do I need?

• Teacher sponsor
• Attorney Coach Sponsor
• Contact Us

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Every year, Kentucky sends a team to the national competition. Last year, the competition was held in Wilmington, Delaware. Highlands High School did an excellent job representing our state. The team placed 12th in the nation. Way to go!!! This year, the competition will be held in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more information please contact:

Mock Trial Program
Department of Juvenile Services
Administrative Office of the Courts
100 Millcreek Park
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 1-502-573-2350