.png){kind=spacer}
Volunteer attorneys coach high school mock trial teams as they prepare to take a case from start to finish. The program culminates in mock trial competitions between schools and a State Championship at the Hawaii Supreme Court.
Similar to last year, this year’s competition will be conducted via a hybrid format. The hybrid format allows for schools across the State of Hawai’i to compete and build a community with minimal interruptions to the participant’s in-person schoolwork. Regardless of the format, we know that you and your students will put on amazing performances, gain disciplined organization skills, and improve their confidence in their oratory talents. Our targeted start date for the ACTUAL competition is in late-January of 2025.
All Hawai’i high schools are invited to participate. If your school is interested in organizing a Mock Trial team, please submit a completed application form (attached), along with the non-refundable $250.00 entry fee, by Friday, December 13, 2024. Teams must have at least seven (7) student participants and a coach. If your school would like assistance securing an attorney coach, please contact us.
The 2025 Hawai’i High School Mock Trial State Champion will advance to the National High School Mock Trial Championship. Please be advised that the 2025 National Championship is scheduled for May 7-10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The 2025 Mock Trial Competition will involve a criminal case. The case materials, along with the Competition rules and other related documents can be found the “RESOURCES” section.
If you need assistance or clarification regarding the rules, procedures, or any other matters, please contact us us at yldmocktrial@gmail.com.
For more information about last year’s mock trial, please see the 2024 Mock Trial webpage.
2024 High School Mock Trial, Round 5 at Kaʻahumanu Hale
Chair: Chad Au
Member: Tyler Saito
Member: Kylie Takafuji
Member: Melody Kaohu
For more information or to volunteer, contact us via email yldmocktrial@gmail.com or contact Wendy Manago at wmanago@HSBA.org, or by phone (808) 537-1868.