Event Description

The Arkansas Mock Trial Competition is an educational activity designed to promote a better understanding of the legal process and to encourage the development of analytical and communicative skills. Although some students who participate may have chosen or will choose to pursue a career in the law, our objectives include all of the following:

• To recognize the vital importance of the U.S. Constitution and its vital relationship to our state constitution.

• To further an understanding of the law, court procedures and our legal system.

• To promote better communication and cooperation among legal professionals, educators, students, and community participants.

• To increase the understanding of the dynamic nature of constitutional liberties for teacher and student participants, as well as for the friends, parents, and community members who will attend competition.

• To increase students’ proficiency in basic life skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and reasoning.

• To motivate and recognize students’ academic and intellectual achievements.

• To heighten career consciousness of law-related professionals.

Event Rules

Mock Trial Rules

Resources

Mock Trial Main Site

ACTAA Resource Library

NSDA Competition Events Guide

NSDA High School Unified Manual

NSDA Resource Library