Teacher and Coach Resources

If you’re new to mock trial, these resources will help you get started.

Starting a Mock Trial Team

• How to start a mock trial team video from the Indiana Bar Foundation

• The Manual for Coaches is your guide for project-based learning and performance-based assessment.

• The VHSMTC Handbook contains the rules and regulations for the competition portion of the program.

Mock Trial Rules

• National High School Mock Trial Competition Rules

• National High School Mock Trial Evidence Rules

Additional Training Materials

• Tips for direct examination

• Tips for cross-examination

• How to prepare for a direct examination from the IADC Foundation

Summer Mock Trial Enrichment Resources

• Empire Mock Trial: Rigorous, intellectually challenging in-person and online mock trial competitions for high school students

• Furman Top Mock: Weeklong summer program for intensive mock trial instruction with leading instructors

• UCLA Mock Trial Institute: Two weeklong summer programs, one online and one in person in Los Angeles (for course credit!)