NHSMTC
National High School Mock Trial Championship
The Nation’s Premier High School Courtroom Competition
Each year, the top high school mock trial teams from across the United States compete in the National High School Mock Trial Championship. Through rigorous case analysis, compelling advocacy, and real-world legal simulation, students develop the skills to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully with the justice system.
Championship Host Sites
2027 Championship
St. Louis, Missouri
May 13–15, 2027
2028 Championship
Hershey, Pennsylvania
May 4–6, 2028
NHSMTC by the Numbers
Students Nationwide
100000
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States Represented
45
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Years of Competition
40
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Mock trial is more than a competition.
Mock trial is a transformative educational experience that prepares students for college, careers, and civic life. Through real-world legal simulation, students develop critical thinking, advocacy, and confidence under pressure.