Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament

WELCOME TO KENTUCKY'S MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by the Kentucky Court of Justice

"As a frequent judge of mock trial events, I have firsthand knowledge of the value of the Mock Trial Tournament.  I encourage school administrators across Kentucky to establish a mock trial program and bring this innovative educational experience to their students."

Joseph E. Lambert
Chief Justice
Commonwealth of Kentucky

The Kentucky Court of Justice invites you and your students to participate in a truly exciting educational experience- the annual Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament. The Mock Trial Tournament is recognized as one of the best law-related education programs in the state. More than 10,500 students, 1,200 judges and 1,000 attorneys have participated in the program since it began.

The Mock Trial tournament trains high school students to interpret facts presented in civil and criminal cases. After a semester of practice students take part in a mock trial competition where they prepare a court case under the supervision of teachers and attorney coaches. The program, which is conducted in the second half of the school year kicks off with regional competitions and culminates with a state championship competition that takes place at the Kentucky Supreme Court chambers at the Capitol in Frankfort. To participate, there is a registration fee of $125.00 made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Registration is in the early fall, at the beginning of the school year. Each year, all of the local high schools should receive a mock trial brochure.

For more information about this exciting educational opportunity please Contact Us

Regional Competition:
Thursday, February 21: Region 1, Hopkinsville
Saturday, February 23: Region 4, Louisville
Thursday, February 28: Region 8, Morehead State University
Friday, February 29: Region 7, Cynthiana
Saturday, March 1: Region 5 & 6, Lexington
Thursday, March 6: Region 2, Owensboro
Friday, March 7: Region 3, Paris

State Competition Schedule:
Friday, March 28th: Lexington
 
State Championship:
Saturday, March 29th: Frankfort
 
Nationals 2008:
May 5 - 11; Wilmington, Delaware

Nationals 2007:

Montgomery County finished 5th in the nation.

2007 State Champions:

2007 State Champion: Montgomery County
2007 State Runner-up: Madison Central / KY Tech

2007 Regional Champions

Boyd County High School
Breckinridge County High School 
DuPont Manual High School 
Madison Central High School / KY Tech
Marion County High School
Montgomery County High School
Paducah Tilghman High School
Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School

**** All of these teams advanced to the state tournament in Lexington on March 23rd

• Increase students' comprehension of the historical and philosophical basis of the American judicial system.
• Provide meaningful opportunities for students to develop and exhibit leadership skills.
• Cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between education and the legal profession

What do I need?

• Teacher sponsor
• Attorney Coach Sponsor
• Contact Us

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Every year, Kentucky sends a team to the national competition. Last year, the competition was held in Dallas, Texas. Montgomery County High School did an excellent job representing our state. The team placed 5th in the nation. Way to go!!! This year, the competition will be held in Wilmington, Delaware.

For more information please contact:

Mock Trial Program
Department of Juvenile Services
Administrative Office of the Courts
100 Millcreek Park
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 1-502-573-2350