Mock Trial

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION 2023-2024

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) promotes student participation in work-based learning by providing opportunities for students to engage, collaborate, learn, and thrive in a real-world scenario.

The Mock Trial program is a collaborative effort between the offices of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the County District Attorney’s Office to provide students with working knowledge of legal institutions and the judicial system. Students research a case developed by the Constitutional Rights Foundation and prepare for trial as attorneys, witnesses, defendants, bailiffs, and clerks.

Local judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and private attorneys volunteer their time to provide guidance in courtroom procedure and trial preparation. These volunteers preside over the trials and score the events.

Schools interested in participating and forming a Mock Trial team open the links below to download information for important dates and the 2023-2024 Intent to Participate form, due September 1st. Please fill out the form to let us know if your school will be participating. 

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