The Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition

February 26 - 27, 2010

This will be the nineteenth year of Delaware's High School Mock Trial Competition. Each year, teams from Delaware's public and private schools are provided a case to analyze and present, and the Center tries to ensure that the case will be of interest to students and that it raises important social issues. The Competition has grown from four schools to over 25 schools and community programs.

During the Mock Trial, students play the roles of the witnesses and attorneys in the case. There are four preliminary rounds on February 26 and 27, allowing each team the opportunity to present both sides of the case. The finals will be held in the afternoon of Saturday, February 27, before a panel of Delaware Supreme Court Justices, Trial Court Judges, attorneys and members of the legal community. Over 250 members of the judiciary and Delaware Bar act as legal advisors to the teams, and as judges and jurors for the Competition.

The goal of the Competition is to enhance students' citizenship skills. Students learn about our trial system and develop critical thinking and public speaking skills. The Mock Trial also provides teachers with a tool for authentic assessment. The Competition will be held in Wilmington, Delaware.

The winner of the Delaware competition represents the state at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Pennsylvania. Delaware has sent a representative to the National Competition for the last 18 years.

Registration deadline for the competition is November 13, 2008. Click to obtain a copy of the Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition's Registration Form or call 302-778-0643.

2010 Mock Trial Case

This year's case and all accompanying rules are avaiable here: 2010 Mock Trial Case and Rules

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Judge Registration

The Delaware High School Mock Trial Committee and Delaware Law Related Education Center invite you to join us as a judge volunteer for the 2010 Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition. The Competition will take place at the New Castle County Courthouse, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington, Delaware on Friday, February 26, and Saturday, February 27. The time commitment to judge a round is approximately four hours. This time includes an orientation for volunteers prior to your scheduled round, judging the competition round, and student debriefing after the round.

We hope you will join us for the 19th year of High School Mock Trial Competition in Delaware. Complete this form and fax it to Della Ross, Judge Volunteer Coordinator, at 302-571-1750, or email it to dross@morrisjames.com.