Mock Trial

One of the largest in the nation, the PBA/YLD Mock Trial Competition gives over 290 high school student teams from across the state the opportunity to act as lawyers and witnesses in simulated civil trials before actual judges and panels of juries. Lawyers volunteer to assist students as team advisors, scorekeepers and regional coordinators. Each year, the winning team goes on to represent Pennsylvania in the national competition.

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• FAQs (Updated 12.13.24)
• What is Mock Trial?
• The PA Bar Foundation provides financial support to the PBA Young Lawyer Division High School Mock Trial program. View this brief video about the benefits this program provides students.
• Volunteer in the Mock Trial Program
• Contact Us
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1. Case Materials
• Case 
• Supplement 
2. Rules Materials
• Rules of Competition (Note: These are the 2025 Rules and can be used for reference. The 2026 version will be posted soon)
• Philadelphia Rules of Competition (Note: These are the 2025 Rules and can be used for reference. The 2026 version will be posted soon)
• Rules of Evidence
• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Code of Civility
• Student Timekeeper Guidelines
3. Administrative Documents
• Competition Schedule
• Registration Letter
• Team Registration Form
• W-9 Form
• Trial Roster Form
• Conflict Dates Form
• Participating Schools (Posted 10.22.25)
• Region/District Map and Coordinator Contact Information (Posted 9.29.25)
4. Materials for Teachers and Coaches
• Hints of Preparing for the Competition
• Teaching Tips
• Mock Trial Learner Outcomes
• Guidelines for Attorney Advisors
5. Materials for Judges
• Scoresheet
• Scoring Matrix
• Guidelines for Presiding Judges
• Guidelines for Scoring Jurors

If you have any questions about the 2026 Mock Trial Competition, please contact Maria Engles at [email protected].

To view past case materials click here.

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