Mock Trial
Mock Trial Summer Camp
The 2025 Mock Trial Summer Camp application is now open.
Get a head start on preparations for next season by learning the ins and outs of mock trial from experienced coaches! CRF-OC will host a 5-day camp at Chapman Law School June 23 – June 27. Submit your application early to ensure your spot. See this year’s program flyer for more details.
Mock Trial is an innovative, engaging and often life-changing civic education program that combines performance-based, law-related education with tournament-style, academic competition. High school students, working in teams under the guidance of volunteer attorney coaches and teachers, analyze the facts of a hypothetical criminal court case, prepare trial strategy and enact every role in the trial proceedings, as members of either the prosecution or defense. The teams present their cases in real courtrooms before sitting judges and are scored by volunteer attorneys. Over 900 high school students from 40 local high schools annually participate in the Mock Trial program that also includes courtroom art and journalism contests.
Students develop an understanding of and appreciation for the American judicial system, the rule of law and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. The program builds self-confidence and develops important life skills, including critical thinking, analytical reasoning, effective communication and teamwork. Students learn the importance of following rules and a code of ethics. Importantly, they are provided with the unique opportunity to interact one-on-one with positive adult role models, including prominent legal practitioners.
If you are interested in starting a Mock Trial team at your high school, you are encouraged to review the “Frequently Asked Questions” and contact Program Director Marcy Garrett.
CRF-OC is an official county coordinator of the California Mock Trial program that is part of the national high school mock trial program. CRF-OC does not promote or endorse external mock trial competitions and tournaments.
Mock Trial Awards 2024-2025 – Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Champion Team – El Dorado
- Finalist Team – OSCA Blue
- Judge of the Year- Judge Lance Jensen, Orange County Superior Court
- Attorney Coach of the Year – Alexandra Fung, Esq., Kennedy High School
- Law Firm of the Year- Office of the Public Defender
- Attorney Scorekeeper of the Year- Courtney Lem, Esq., Latham & Watkins LLP
- Teacher Coach of the Year – Julie Foy, Kennedy High School
- Mock Trial Program Individual Student Award Winners
- Judge Henry Moore Outstanding Orator of the Year & OCTLA Scholarship Award – TBA
- Team Civility Award – Tesoro High School
Keynote Speaker: Gerard Gully, Esq., Deputy District Attorney, Office of the OC District Attorney
Win Loss Results
The win-loss results of the 2024-2025 will be posted here following the conclusion of each round.
Top 16
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 16 teams advancing to the playoffs!
- Beckman Blue
- Canyon
- El Dorado
- Foothill
- Laguna Beach
- Mater Dei Scarlet
- Northwood
- OCSA Blue
- OCSA Gold
- Rosary
- Tesoro Blue
- Trabuco Hills
- University Blue
- University White
- Valencia
- Woodbridge
2025-2026 Mock Trial Registration
School registration will open August 26, 2025.
Student registration will open September 15, 2025.
Artist and Journalist registration will open September 15, 2025.
Volunteers- Judges and Attorneys
CRF-OC needs several volunteer judges and attorneys to assist with the mock trial competition. Further information about the competition can be found in the sidebar under “Other Resources.”
Judges– Participate in one or more rounds of competition, presiding over the trial and rating the performance of students.
Attorney Scorers– Participate in one or more rounds of competition, observing the trial and rating the performance of students
Attorney Coaches – Assist teachers and help students plan the strategy for their case, advise them on points of law and provide instruction about courtroom procedures. If you are interested in coaching a team, please fill out the interest form below. CRF-OC staff will contact you if there is a need within your preferred region.
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