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Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition

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Overview

Since 1988, hundreds of schools and tens of thousands of students from Georgia’s public schools, private schools and homeschool organizations have participated in the Georgia HSMT Competition. Coached by volunteer attorneys and teachers, teams work together to prepare trial presentations from case materials created by the Problem Subcommittee of the HSMT Committee. In the competition, students undertake the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a court case. Professional attorneys and judges serve as the presiding judges and evaluators in competition rounds. Teams are evaluated on their ability to make a logical, cohesive and persuasive presentation, rather than on the legal merits of the case.

Adding to the authenticity of the competition, teams compete in actual courtrooms across the state beginning with the Regional competitions. The top teams from each Region advance to the District competitions, and the top two teams from each District advance to the State Finals in Lawrenceville, to compete for the State Championship and the opportunity to advance to the National High School Mock Trial Championship.  In 2025, the National Championship will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.

In addition to the statewide competition, the Mock Trial Program oversees other activities designed to increase students’ understanding of and appreciation for the law, court procedures and the legal system. Most notable is Law Academy, an immersive three day “boot camp” held each September. This year’s Law Academy will be held Sept. 19-22 and will include a record 56 student attendees!

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Law Practice Management Program

The Law Practice Management Program is a member service to help all Georgia lawyers and their employees pull together the pieces of the office management puzzle. Whether you need advice on technology, firm finances, organization or library materials, we have the resources and training to assist you. Feel free to browse our online forms and articles collections, check out a book or videotape from our library or learn more about our on-site management consultations and training sessions.

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