The 2021-22 Competition
Each of the local circuits and counties will make a determination regarding a virtual or in-person competition by November 12. Mock Trial team registrations are due by October 28th. The case will be released on October 31, 2021 to all teams that are paid and registered.

​Our tentative schedule of competitions is as follows:

January 10 - preliminary/local competitions may begin
February 24 - circuit champions are declared
Week of March 7 - Quarterfinal/Regional Competitions 
Week of March 14 - Semi-Finals/ State Championship
March 23 - Awards Luncheon
May 5-7 - National Mock Trial Competition (Only if our state champion wishes to advance; this is not mandatory, and only the state champion is eligible.

Did you know? Last year, during the COVID pandemic, Maryland was the only state in the nation to coordinate a virtual competition as large as ours. One hundred and twenty schools registered last year (compared to an average year when 150 teams compete). That's 120 teams, 21 counties (inc Baltimore City) and 1500+ students who were provided the opportunity to compete at least six times on one of three virtual platforms over nine weeks/ eighteen nights of competition!

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​MYLAW Promotes Critical Thinking, Public Speaking & Teamwork

Since 1983, Maryland high school students have been arguing in courts throughout the state. What are they arguing? Why, the law of course!

At the center of each year's competition is a new legal case - either civil or criminal in nature - that challenges students to think critically about timely issues. Acting as attorneys and witnesses, students portray defense or plaintiff/prosecution and are scored on their performances by judges or attorneys. 

The program's objectives are to (1) Further understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system; (2) Increase proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; and (3) Heighten appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions.

Competitions take place at the local level - within each of the eight judicial circuits in Maryland - from January through March. The teams with the "winning-est" record from each of the circuits advance to the Regionals; those that prevail in the Regionals advance to Annapolis as part of the Final Four. The top four teams stay overnight in Annapolis, where they will compete in the Semi-Finals and potentially advance to the State Championship. 

In what has become a true tradition, the two finalists compete in Maryland's highest court - the Court of Appeals. The State Championship is webcast live from the high court, and is available to view here: Mock Trial State Championship Webcast.

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Volunteers Make it Possible

The success of MY Mock Trial program is heavily dependent upon the 470+ volunteer attorneys and judges who coach teams, and score competitions at local, regional, semi-final and final levels. Each year, these attorneys, masters and judges across the state volunteer thousands of hours for this program. 

Teachers, courthouse personnel, and many others across the state are also part of this incredible network of volunteers who help this program run efficiently throughout the season.

Volunteer opportunities are flexible and convenient. Mock Trial runs throughout the state, in virtually every county. If your time is limited, and you would enjoy judging a competition, it's an easy way to give 2-3 hours of your time without further obligations. If you have more time, on a consistent basis, then you may enjoy coaching one of our teams. We will work with you to ensure we find the perfect volunteer opportunity!

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 THANK YOU, MOCK TRIAL 2021-22 DONORS!!!

Diamond Sponsors ($5,000 & up)
Maryland Association for Justice
Plaxen Adler Muncy
Verizon Community Grants
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Platinum Sponsors ($2,500 & up)
UMBC Mock Trial

Gold Sponsors ($1,000 & up)
Mann & Risch
​Potter Burnett
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman & Offutt, LLC

Silver Sponsors ($500 & up)
Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin, LLC
Carrie Bland, Esq.
The Law Offices of Frank F. Daily P.A.
The Daily Record
Paul D'Amore, Esq.
Dugan Babij Tolley & Kohler, LLC
Etheridge, Quinn, Kemp, Rowan & Hartinger 
Barry Gogel, Esq.
​Jenner Law Firm
Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A.
Iliff, Meredith, Wildberger, & Brennan, PC
Law Offices of Markey & Orsi
Posner & Cord, LLC
​Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
Tydings

Bronze Sponsors ($250 & up)
Natasha Byus, Esq.
​Bader & Cooper
Jim MacAlister, Esq.
Natalie McSherry, Esq.
The Honorable Douglas R. M. Nazarian
Nicholas S.

Associates ($100 & up)
Anonymous (Multiple)
Aaron DeGraffenreidt
Stanford Gann, Esq.
​Joan Grabowski, Esq.
​Sharon Grosfeld, Esq.
Bill Hayden, Esq.
​​Kurt Heinrich, Esq.
​Irwin Kramer, Esq.
Victor Laws, Esq.
Emanuel M. Levin & Associates, PA
Michael L., Esq.
McNamee Hosea
Kyriakos Marudas, Esq.
Cara O'Brien
​RLG Law
Wendy S., Esq.
Paul Vettori, Esq.

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