2027 High School Mock Trial | Timeline & Deadlines

Case Brief Released at 2PM (Available at teachdemocracy.org)		September 4, 2026
Case Packet Released at 3PM (password will be emailed to advisors)		September 10, 2026
Submit Case Questions to be Considered for Errata \| Email to crizzie@vcoe.org		December 11, 2026
Ventura County Mock Trial Team Registration - High School		Opens: Sepetember 1, 2026 \| 8AM Closes: December 11, 2026 \| 4PM
Permission Forms & Student Roster Submission Deadline - Email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org		December 11, 2026
Case Errata Released (Available at teachdemocracy.org)		January 11, 2027
Teach Democracy School Registration Deadline		January 29, 2027
High School Mock Trial \| Rounds 1- 4	Location: Ventura County Government Center 800 South Victoria Avenue • Ventura, CA 93009 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tentative)	Dates: R1 & R2: February 20, 2027 R3 & R4 February 21, 2027
High School Artist Submissions Due \| Submit at Check-In Table		TBD
High School Journalist Submissions Due \| Email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org		TBD
High School MVP Award Nominees & Event Photos \| Submit via Google Form		TBD
High School Mock Trial Championship Round	Location: Ventura County Government Center 800 South Victoria Avenue • Ventura, CA 93009 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tentative)	February 27, 2027
High School Mock Trial Award Ceremony	Location: VCOE Conference & Educational Services 5100 Adolfo Road • Camarillo, CA 93012 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	March 2, 2027

*There is a fee of $600 per team - Invoices will be sent to advisors.
Please note that no changes or refunds can be made after January 22,2027 as this causes delays to the process for all participants.