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Seeking Volunteer Mock Trial Judges at local courthouses near you!

Posted: January 17, 2023
Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program is an exciting law-related education initiative that introduces high school students to the American legal system by simulating real-life court proceedings.

 

This year, 110 high school teams—from across Minnesota—will participate in five rounds of competition and a State Tournament. We need 800 attorneys and judges to serve as volunteer judges for this valuable program.

 
Can you help?

We are need of judges!  We need at least two judges per round to host the competitions.  Students are very excited to compete and we can’t do this without our volunteers.  Please consider judging an evening round at the local courthouse.

Thank you!

  • Tuesday, January 10th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – Ramsey County Courthouse, Kellogg Blvd. – Need 22
  • Thursday, January 12th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – Hennepin County Courthouse, downtown – Need 16
  • Tuesday, January 17th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – Ramsey County Courthouse, Kellogg Blvd. – Need 29
  • Thursday, January 19th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – Hennepin County Courthouse, downtown – Need 25
  • Tuesday, January 31st (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – VIA Zoom – Need 16
  • Thursday, February 2nd (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – VIA Zoom – Need 30
  • Tuesday, February 7th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – VIA Zoom – Need 27
  • Thursday, February 9th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – VIA Zoom – Need 28
  • Thursday, February 16th (5:30 p.m. start, check in at 5:00 pm)
    – Hennepin County Courthouse, downtown – Need 17
  • Other locations and dates (some are virtual rounds via Zoom)
  • Click Here to sign up