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 (tentative)
Middle School Mock Trial Awards at VCOE \| 5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo	March 7, 2025 at 6pm (tentative)

*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.