mary's cell # to text only in an emergency: 309.830.9692
2025 high school mock trials
coaches corner
Be sure to print your parking information below
if not properly parked or paper displayed
you will receive a ticket and/or tow!
Updates Completed! See you Monday!
2-9 - Be sure that you have each others cell phone numbers listed below.
2-9 Coaches Exchange over lunch area will be located in the 5th Floor where the awards & morning Coach Meetings
2-9 Please know that the Center Elevators are in repair and unavailable
2-8 - Round times updated: Start Times: 9.30am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm
2-8 - Team Matchups Rounds 1 & 2 are posted
2-7 - updated all participating school/team information & Coach/Team Lead Meeting info
2/6 - L&J Security proceedures & Food Restaurants to Order with Delivery options
1-30-2024 - Team Updates including Southland College Prep HS withdrawl
1-29-2024 - Cell Phones Guidelines for all visitors
1-29-2024 - Second Teams Updated
1-19-2024 - added parking permit information including map - be sure to print & follow guides or you will get ticketed.
1-19-2024 - updated opportunity for students to observe Appellate Court Oral Argument at ISU - info at bottom of this page
1-17-2024 - 2nd team invitations have been listed below
1-15-2024 - take note of the last round time and the award time
2-9 - Be sure that you have each others cell phone numbers listed below.
2-9 Coaches Exchange over lunch area will be located in the 5th Floor where the awards & morning Coach Meetings
2-9 Please know that the Center Elevators are in repair and unavailable
2-8 - Round times updated: Start Times: 9.30am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm
2-8 - Team Matchups Rounds 1 & 2 are posted
2-7 - updated all participating school/team information & Coach/Team Lead Meeting info
2/6 - L&J Security proceedures & Food Restaurants to Order with Delivery options
1-30-2024 - Team Updates including Southland College Prep HS withdrawl
1-29-2024 - Cell Phones Guidelines for all visitors
1-29-2024 - Second Teams Updated
1-19-2024 - added parking permit information including map - be sure to print & follow guides or you will get ticketed.
1-19-2024 - updated opportunity for students to observe Appellate Court Oral Argument at ISU - info at bottom of this page
1-17-2024 - 2nd team invitations have been listed below
1-15-2024 - take note of the last round time and the award time
Local Food Delivery Options
added 2-6-2024
You will be located at:
The Law & Justice Center
104 West Front St., Bloomington, IL
Security Procedures for Deliveries:
1. The deliver people are not allowed inside of the L&J Center.
2. You will need to go down to security in the front lobby and pick up the delivery.
3. I suggest having the delivery person text you when they arrive so you can send a person or three to pick up the food.
added 2-6-2024
You will be located at:
The Law & Justice Center
104 West Front St., Bloomington, IL
Security Procedures for Deliveries:
1. The deliver people are not allowed inside of the L&J Center.
2. You will need to go down to security in the front lobby and pick up the delivery.
3. I suggest having the delivery person text you when they arrive so you can send a person or three to pick up the food.
There are water, pop and snack machines within the building. They take coins, paper dollars and some take credit cards now.
Law & Justice Center Guidelines for all Visitors
added 2-6-2024
Please know that each person will be required to pass through security. This means that it may take a while for each team and visitors to come through the line. I'm not sure that we have had this requirement in years past. This will take time.
With that said, please know that the doors open at 8:00 am. You are welcome to come any time after that. I encourage you to come early if your schedule allows. More details to come on check-in.
With that said, please know that the doors open at 8:00 am. You are welcome to come any time after that. I encourage you to come early if your schedule allows. More details to come on check-in.
Cell Phones Guidelines for all visitors
Please be sure all students and all visitors are aware of these guides.
Please be sure all students and all visitors are aware of these guides.
updated 1-29-2024
From our Court Security Chief Officer:
* Cell phones are OK as long as everyone understands not to be using them in the courthouse except for school business.
* No videos, pictures, texting, social media use, etc.
* If a school Administrator/Teacher wants to video some of the trials, that can be the only an exception.
* No videos, pictures, texting, social media use, etc.
* If a school Administrator/Teacher wants to video some of the trials, that can be the only an exception.
The 2024 Central Illinois High School Mock Trial is sponsored by the MCBA Mock Trial Committee and in cooperation with the ISBA Committee on Law Related Education for the Public & the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Trial Courts. This year's tournament will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024. The rounds begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 2:15 p.m. There will be a Coach/Team Lead meeting at 9:00 am on the 5th Floor Jury Assembly Room.
The Mock Trial tournament will be held in 3rd, 4th and 5th floor courtrooms of the Law & Justice Center located at 104 W. Front Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
The Mock Trial tournament will be held in 3rd, 4th and 5th floor courtrooms of the Law & Justice Center located at 104 W. Front Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
There is an important note that this year it is imperative to monitor the round time closely so that each team has an equal chance.
There will be a Coach gathering during lunch break. This will likely be in the 5th floor jury assembly room. This is the same room as the Coaches/Team Leader meeting. This will be an informal space for coaches to gather with other coaches. If Coaches are supervising their teams, there is space in this room to gather for lunch for a few teams only. Lunch for Coaches will not be provided as there is not a budget for this. There will be a space for you to meet though.
Thank you for all you do for the students!
Thank you for all you do for the students!
Teams
updated 2-7-2024
updated 2-7-2024
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Adlai E. Stevenson High [2nd Team]
Bartlett High Bloomington High Chicago Christian High [2nd Team] College Preparatory School of America [CPSA] [2nd Team] De La Salle Institute Dunlap High Homewood-Flossmoor High [2nd Team] LaSalle Peru Township High Maine South High |
Niles West High [2nd Team]
Normal Community High [2nd Team] Normal West High [2nd Team] O'Fallon Township High Pittsfield High St. Charles North High St. Charles East High Whitney M. Young Magnet High York Community High |
participating & registered schools, coach name & cell number
Adlai E Stevenson High School - Brian Oberhauser - 708.308.8551
Bartlett High School - Richard Johnson - 630.400.7678
Bloomington High School - Willyard, Rachel - 815.735.8459
Chicago Christian High School - Mike Drury - 616.648.45056
College Preparatory School of America [CPSA] - Asim Gaffar - 630.405.3846
De La Salle Institute - Paul Dirschl - 708.307.4581
Dunlap High School - Lisa Vogal - 309.258.6153
Homewood-Flossmoor High School - Libby Day - 256.684.5443
LaSalle Peru Township High School - Melissa Olivero & Brian - 815.252.4429
Maine South High School - Don McArthur - 630.817.8990
Niles West High School - Rick Rosenberg & Mike Pinsof - 847.322.0479
Normal Community High School - Kevin Shackley - 309.391.4184
Normal West High School - John Bierbaum - 309.838.9034
O'Fallon Township High School - Caitlin Mueller - 630.220.1846
Pittsfield High School - Walker Filbert - 217.371.0636
St. Charles North High School - Lori Keough - 773.330.8247
St. Chasles East High School - William Stepien - 331.442.5725
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School - Ronald S. Rodgers - 773.519.6516
York Commnty High School - Amy Mueller - 847.942.6472
Bartlett High School - Richard Johnson - 630.400.7678
Bloomington High School - Willyard, Rachel - 815.735.8459
Chicago Christian High School - Mike Drury - 616.648.45056
College Preparatory School of America [CPSA] - Asim Gaffar - 630.405.3846
De La Salle Institute - Paul Dirschl - 708.307.4581
Dunlap High School - Lisa Vogal - 309.258.6153
Homewood-Flossmoor High School - Libby Day - 256.684.5443
LaSalle Peru Township High School - Melissa Olivero & Brian - 815.252.4429
Maine South High School - Don McArthur - 630.817.8990
Niles West High School - Rick Rosenberg & Mike Pinsof - 847.322.0479
Normal Community High School - Kevin Shackley - 309.391.4184
Normal West High School - John Bierbaum - 309.838.9034
O'Fallon Township High School - Caitlin Mueller - 630.220.1846
Pittsfield High School - Walker Filbert - 217.371.0636
St. Charles North High School - Lori Keough - 773.330.8247
St. Chasles East High School - William Stepien - 331.442.5725
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School - Ronald S. Rodgers - 773.519.6516
York Commnty High School - Amy Mueller - 847.942.6472
Withdrawn from the Event due to medical issues: Southland College Prep High School, Coach Sherry Grutzius, 773.403.1647
parking - bus and vehicle
mock trial rounds
Coach/Team Leader meeting
Time: 9:00 am at the 5th Floor Jury Assembly Room
Time: 9:00 am at the 5th Floor Jury Assembly Room
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Round 1 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
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Round 2 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Round 3 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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Awards announced from 4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stay for these awards.
Time limits are imperative to the success of this program.
mock trial forms and information
- 2024 MCBA-ISBA Regional Mock Trial Agenda
- ISBA Mock Trial Website Resources - Problem, exhibits, handbook and additional resources here.
- 2024 Rules Summary
- Evaluator Score Sheet
- Presiding Score Sheet
- Time Sheet 2024
- Judges' Questionnaire
Appellate Court Oral Argument at ISU - April 17, 2024
Appellate Court to Hold Oral Argument at Illinois State
The Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District will hold oral argument at the Braden Auditorium in the Student Bone Center on the morning of April 17, 2024. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Politics & Government and the McLean County Bar Association.
The Fourth District is based in Springfield. This judicial body considers appeals filed in trial courts from 41 counties including Rock Island, Winnebago, Sangamon, and McLean Counties. The court typically rules on over 5,000 cases per year.
This is the third time that the Fourth District held oral argument at Illinois State University. The first time was more than a decade ago, and the last time was spring 2023.
Students enrolled in the advanced legal research and writing class offered in the Legal Studies Program will be given assignments based on the case set for argument. Although the court has not announced which case it will hear at ISU, it is expected to be a criminal appeal.
This event is open to the public. All spectators will be required to go through metal detectors. Persons attending will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the auditorium. Cell phones must be turned off.
The Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District will hold oral argument at the Braden Auditorium in the Student Bone Center on the morning of April 17, 2024. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Politics & Government and the McLean County Bar Association.
The Fourth District is based in Springfield. This judicial body considers appeals filed in trial courts from 41 counties including Rock Island, Winnebago, Sangamon, and McLean Counties. The court typically rules on over 5,000 cases per year.
This is the third time that the Fourth District held oral argument at Illinois State University. The first time was more than a decade ago, and the last time was spring 2023.
Students enrolled in the advanced legal research and writing class offered in the Legal Studies Program will be given assignments based on the case set for argument. Although the court has not announced which case it will hear at ISU, it is expected to be a criminal appeal.
This event is open to the public. All spectators will be required to go through metal detectors. Persons attending will not be allowed to bring backpacks into the auditorium. Cell phones must be turned off.