High School Mock Trial
The High School Mock Trial Competition begins with regional trials held in courthouses around the state in late Fall and early Winter. All teams that win both sides of the case in their regional trials advance to a statewide playoff tournament in the Spring, which culminates in the state championship round before the Connecticut Supreme Court. The state champion then represents Connecticut in the National High School Mock Trial Championship, which is held in May of each year.
The participation fee for High School Mock Trial is $350 per team.
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2025-2026 High School Preliminary Regional Trials Schedule:
Bridgeport (1061 Main St)
Friday, December 12, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Danbury (146 White St)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hartford (95 Washington St)
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Middletown (1 Court St)
Monday, December 8, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Must attend both days.
New Britain (20 Franklin Sq)
Friday, December 12, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New Haven (235 Church St)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Waterbury (300 Grand St)
Friday, December 19, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2025-2026 High School Playoff Trials Schedule:
Bridgeport (1061 Main St)
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New Britain (20 Franklin Sq)
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Semi-Finals:
Middletown (1 Court St)
Friday, March 6, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Championships:
The high school state championship round was held before the Connecticut Supreme Court in March 2026.
Middle School Mock Trial
The Middle School Mock Trial Competition begins with regional trials held in several schools in March. All teams that win both sides of the case in their regional trials advance to a statewide playoff tournament in April. The competition culminates in the state championship round before the Connecticut Appellate Court.
The participation fee for Middle School Mock Trial is $250 per team.
Registration for the 2025-2026 year will open in the Fall.
The 2025-26 Middle School Mock Trial schedule has not yet been released.