High School Mock Trial | Students & Teachers

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2026 High School Mock Trial | Timeline & Deadlines

 Case Brief Released (Available at teachdemocracy.org)  September 5, 2025
 Case Packet Released at 3PM (password will be emailed to advisors)  September 11, 2025
 Submit Case Questions to be Considered for Errata | Email to jgorin@vcoe.org  December 12, 2025
 Ventura County Team Registration Deadline  December 12, 2025
 Team Roster Submission Deadline - email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org  December 12, 2025
 Permission Form Deadline - email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org  December 12, 2025
 Case Errata Released (available at teachdemocracy.org)  January 6, 2026
 Teach Democracy School Registration Deadline  January 30, 2026
 High School Mock Trial | Rounds 1- 4 at the VC Government Center  February 21 & February 22, 2026
 High School Artist Submissions Due | Submit at Check-In Table  February 22, 2026 | Round 4 
 High School Journalist Submissions Due (email to jgorin@vcoe.org)  February 23, 2026 | 12PM
 High School MVP Award Nominees & Event Photos (Submit via Google Form)  February 23, 2026 | 4PM
 High School Mock Trial Final Rounds at the VC Government Center  February 28 & March 1, 2026
 High School Mock Trial Awards at VCOE | 5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo  March 3, 2025 at 5pm


*There is a $600 fee per team - Invoices will be sent to advisors once registration closes
(once registered, payment will be due upon receipt of your invoice - no refunds)


 

Welcome to Mock Trial!

The Mock Trial competition simulates a trial-level proceeding in which Ventura County students in grades 6-12 play the roles of pretrial counsel, prosecuting and defense attorneys, witnesses, court clerks, and bailiffs before a single presiding judge and two to three scoring judges who score individuals based on their legal arguments and presentations. Mock Trial offers Ventura County students a unique opportunity to learn about the judicial system, work in teams, and develop valuable critical thinking and public speaking skills.