New York High School Mock Trial Competition

Teams argue both sides of a hypothetical case in a real courtroom before judges and attorneys who score them; the state champion goes to the national championship. Run by the New York Bar Foundation, the state bar and the Law, Youth and Citizenship Program; regionals feed a state final in May.

Offered by New York State Bar Association. Competition for high school students in New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Policy, Leadership, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about New York High School Mock Trial Competition

When is the New York High School Mock Trial Competition deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is New York High School Mock Trial Competition free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to New York High School Mock Trial Competition?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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