Idaho High School Mock Trial - Idaho Law Foundation

Through participation in mock trial students are given a hands-on opportunity to examine legal processes and issues, while they develop important critical thinking and presentation skills through a hypothetical legal case. In real courtrooms, before real judges and attorneys, teams try their cases – from opening statements, through direct and cross-examination, to closing arguments, each team has its own attorneys and witnesses and must be ready to present either side of the case.

For questions, email idahomocktrial@isb.idaho.gov.

Mock Trial Materials

Training & Orientation

IMPORTANT DATES!

September 1, 2026: Registration Opens
October 1, 2026: Case Materials Available (Must be registered and all fees paid to receive case materials)
December 15, 2026: Registration Closes

SCHEDULES FOR REGIONAL COMPETITIONS

February 6, 2027: Eastern Idaho Competition (Blackfoot)
February 20, 2027: North Idaho Regional Competition (Lewiston)
February 20, 2027: Treasure Valley Regional Competition (Boise)

SCHEDULES FOR STATE COMPETITION

March 9 and 10, 2027: State Competition Quarterfinal Rounds
March 11, 2027: Idaho Mock Trial Championship Round
May 13 to 15, 2027: National Mock Trial Championship in St. Louis, Missouri

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Recaps for Previous Mock Trials

2026 Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition Recap