Competition Teach Democracy
California Mock Trial
Statewide competition where school teams argue a hypothetical criminal case in real courtrooms before sitting judges, including Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Contra Costa counties. Join through your school's team.
A clearer starting point
What this opportunity is really like
Here’s the short version before you leave Pathfind to investigate the official details.
What you would do
Your school's team argues a hypothetical criminal case in a real courtroom before sitting judges, against teams from other schools.
Why it might be worth your time
You argue in actual courtrooms in front of real judges, and the competition spans Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Contra Costa counties.
Is it a good fit?
For grades 9–12, and you join through your school's existing team.
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