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The 2021-22 Competition*
March 30 - Awards Luncheon
May 5-7 - National Mock Trial Competition (Only if our state champion wishes to advance; this is not mandatory, and only the 2022 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 and eighteen nights of competition!

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​MYLAW Promotes Critical Thinking, Public Speaking & Teamwork

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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.

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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Diamond Sponsors ($5,000 & up)

Baltimore County Bar Foundation
Maryland Association for Justice
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Maryland Bar Foundation
Plaxen Adler Muncy
Verizon Community Grants

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Platinum Sponsors ($2,500 & up)
Lexis Nexis
​UMBC Mock Trial


Gold Sponsors ($1,000 & up)
Baltimore Bar Foundation
Mann & Risch
​Potter Burnett
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Schochor, Federico & Staton
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
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T. Rowe Price
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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.
​Nicki Green Johnson, 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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  • Home
  • Programs
    • MY MOCK TRIAL >
      • 2022 Mock Trial Competition
      • Virtual Materials & Links
      • Mock Trial Roster 21-22
      • 2021-22 Registered Teams
      • Mock Trial Case Archives
    • MY LAW LINKS >
      • MY Law Links News
      • Law Links Application
      • Law Links Alumni
      • Law Links Yearbooks
    • MY TEEN COURT >
      • Teen Court Volunteers
      • For the Teen Court Respondent & Family
    • MY CITY COUNCIL PAGE PROGRAM
    • MY MOOT COURT
    • MY LAW ACADEMY
    • Law Day >
      • Law Day 2019
      • Law Day 2018
      • Law Day 2017
      • Law Day 2016
    • Resources
  • About Us
    • Staff & Board
    • News
    • Financial Statements
    • Privacy Policy
  • SUPPORT US
    • Law Day 2022 Campaign >
      • Zion H.
      • The Park School, Mock Trial
      • Chris Logsdon
      • Ebony Thompson, Law Links
      • Reggie Smallwood, Law Links
    • Mock Trial Campaign
    • Make a Tax-Deductible Donation!
    • I Want to Volunteer!
    • Past Trials & Tribulations
  • Our Sponsors