2025 high school mock trials
volunteer evaluators & judges
and
free cle
[1 hour general cle pending approval]
the registration form is at the bottom of this page
The 2025 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 Wednesday, February 12. The rounds begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
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 - it is imperative to monitor the round time closely so that each team has an equal chance.
A continental breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:15 and lunch will be served from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. These are provided to the many volunteers that make this event possible. A free 1 hour general CLE credit [pending approval] will be offered over the lunch time for all of the volunteer judges.
Please see more information and registration below.
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 - it is imperative to monitor the round time closely so that each team has an equal chance.
A continental breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:15 and lunch will be served from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. These are provided to the many volunteers that make this event possible. A free 1 hour general CLE credit [pending approval] will be offered over the lunch time for all of the volunteer judges.
Please see more information and registration below.
mock trial rounds and judge schedule needs
For our Volunteers - Breakfast Opens at 8:30 a.m. and Training/Refresher begins at 8:45 a.m.
Round 1 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Judges & Evaluators will be assigned to rounds once applications are received. You will be notified when you have been assigned as a judge or evaluator and of which rounds you will be involved with. |
Round 2 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Judges & Evaluators will be assigned to rounds once applications are received. You will be notified when you have been assigned as a judge or evaluator and of which rounds you will be involved with. |
Round 3 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Judges & Evaluators will be assigned to rounds once applications are received. You will be notified when you have been assigned as a judge or evaluator and of which rounds you will be involved with. |
For our Volunteers - The free CLE and lunch will be held from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Awards announced from 4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Time limits are imperative to the success of this program.
mock trial forms and information
- 2025 MCBA-ISBA Regional Mock Trial Agenda - coming
- ISBA Mock Trial Website Resources - Problem, exhibits, handbook and additional resources here.
- 2025 Rules Summary
- Evaluator Score Sheet
- Presiding Score Sheet
- Time Sheet 2025
- Judges' Questionnaire
cle information
The Allure of Using Paralegals
presented by
Thomas E. McClure, J.D., M.S.
presented by
Thomas E. McClure, J.D., M.S.
The free CLE and lunch will be held from 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm.
[up to 1 hour general CLE pending approval]
Objectives
Introduce the model guidelines for utilization of paralegals
Present the economic advantage of paralegals
Highlight key guidelines for utilizing paralegals
Offer the non-economic value of paralegals
This CLE is provided at no charge as a sincere appreciation to those generous volunteers
who make these high school mock trials possible.
This is subsidized by the McLean County Bar Association Mock Trial Committee.
who make these high school mock trials possible.
This is subsidized by the McLean County Bar Association Mock Trial Committee.