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Visit the Arizona High School Mock Trial Program
The Arizona High School Mock Trial program, co-sponsored by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education and the Young Lawyers of Arizona, teaches students in grades 9-12 about the law and the legal system by participating in a simulated trial. The program is an opportunity for students to learn about the law and the legal system from practicing attorneys; teachers to work closely with attorneys to reinforce legal concepts in the classroom; and attorneys to share their expertise about the law and their legal skills with young people.
Teams, consisting of six to eight students, a teacher-coach, and an attorney-coach receive a fictional case in November. Each team must learn both sides of the case and students must play both attorneys and witnesses. Teams work to learn the facts of the case and create strategies for trial. Regional competitions are held in late February and winners of the regional competitions are invited to compete in the State Competition held in Phoenix in late March. The winner of the State Competition is eligible to compete at the National Competition held in May.