2024-2025 Santa Clara County Mock Trial Invitational
The Santa Clara County Office of Education and the Santa Clara County Bar Association are proud to provide a unique opportunity for high school students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the court.
How does High School Mock Trial work? Teams of nine to twenty-five students study a hypothetical case that is provided by the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF). Teams conduct legal research and receive individual coaching by their coach and a volunteer attorney in trial preparation, courtroom protocol, courtroom procedure, analysis, and communication.
Students who participate in Mock Trial engage in authentic learning experiences that lead to essential life skills, including, but not limited to:
the importance of teamwork and collaboration
oral presentation skills
goal setting
planning
productive argument or persuasion skills
critical thinking skills
the ability to face challenging obstacles with enthusiasm, professionalism, and confidence
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
Fee: $35.00 per student
All participating schools are required to provide two volunteer to serve as a Presider.
