Mock Trial
Takuma Padilla
Head Coach
Assistant Coaches
Matthew Baer
Fatima Ayour
Kylie Karsky
What is Mock Trial?
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A team activity organized by the Minnesota State Bar Association where students from different schools across Minnesota compete against each other as attorneys and witnesses in an imaginary case.
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You learn public speaking skills, professionalism, communication, and how to work on a team... and more!
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An opportunity to dress up and perform in front of actual judges.
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Mock Trial is NOT a debate club!
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Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10-5:00pm in the D200-209 pod beginning on October 15, 2024. Attendance is required!!
Schoology code: NHFND-M8PFR
PL Mock Trial 2024 State Runner-Up
2023 State Entrants: Prior Lake White
Upcoming Event Details:
2024-2025 Schedule
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| 9/24 | 3:10-3:45 |
Informational Meeting (F211- old Lecture Hall) |
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| 10/3, 4, 7, and 8 | 3:10-4:30 |
Auditions (D202) (sign-ups will be posted on Schoology) |
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| 10/15 | 3:10-5:30 | Practices Begin on Tuesdays and Thursdays (D200-D209 pod) | ||
| 12/7 | Potential Tournament TBD | |||
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12/13 |
3:30 – 9:00 |
South Suburban Conference Day #1 @ TBD |
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12/14 |
8:30 – 3:30 |
South Suburban Conference Day #2 @ TBD |
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| 1/4 | TBD | Tournament TBD | TBD | |
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1/4 |
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Minneapple Tournament @ Apple Valley HS |
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Week of 1/6 |
5:30 – 8:30 |
Divisionals Round 1 (Hennepin County Courthouse) |
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Week of 1/13 |
5:30 – 8:30 |
Divisionals Round 2 (Hennepin County Courthouse)
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Week of 1/27 |
5:30 – 8:30 |
Divisionals Round 3 (Zoom) |
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Week of 2/3 |
5:30 - 8:30
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Divisionals Round 4 (Zoom) |
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| Week of 2/10 | 5:30 - 8:30 |
Divisionals Round 5 (If Applicable) (Hennepin County Courthouse) |
TBD |
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3/6-3/7
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All Day
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State Tournament (US District Court, St. Paul) |
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| 5/7-11 |
National High School Competition (Phoenix, AZ) |
Note: Regionals competitions have historically been on Thursday evenings but may fall occasionally on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
Mock Trial Team Information
Mock Trial is a program sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The students take on roles of lawyers, witnesses, bailiff, and timekeeper. The season starts in October and continues through February or March.
Students develop analytical skills, speaking skills and develop an understanding of courtroom decorum and procedures. All grade 9-12 are welcome.
Students who participate can earn a letter if they meet all requirements during the season. There is an activity fee to participate and all team members must register on Affinety for Mock Trial.
