Middle School Mock Trial | Students & Teachers

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2025 Middle School Mock Trial | Timeline & Deadlines

 Case Brief Released (available at teachdemocracy.org)  September 6, 2024
 Case Packet Released at 3PM (password will be emailed to advisors)  September 12, 2024
 Deadline to Submit Case Questions to be Considered for Errata  December 11, 2024
 Ventura County Team Registration Deadline  December 13, 2024
 Team Roster Submission Deadline - email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org  December 13, 2024
 Permission Form Deadline - email to nzizumbo@vcoe.org  December 13, 2024
 Case Errata Released (available at teachdemocracy.org)  January 7, 2025
 Teach Democracy School Registration Deadline  January 31, 2025
 Middle School Mock Trial | Rounds 1- 4 at the VC Government Center  March 1 & March 2, 2025
 Middle School Artist Submissions Due | Submit at Check-In Table  March 2, 2025 | Round 4 
 Middle School Journalist Submissions Due (email to jgorin@vcoe.org)  March 3, 2025 | 12PM
 Middle School MVP Award Nominees & Event Photos (Submit via Google Form)  March 3, 2025 | 4PM
 Middle School Mock Trial Championship at VCOE | 5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo  March 7, 2025 | 2-5PM (end time may vary)
 Middle School Mock Trial Awards at VCOE | 5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo (PLEASE NOTE: We plan to start at 6pm, however this may vary if the Championship Round runs past 5pm)  March 7, 2025 at 6pm

 

*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.