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We want to congratulate the following 24 teams from the various regions who attended the State Competition on March 5-6, 2010 in Dallas, TX. All teams participated in 4 exciting rounds of competition, and then, following the luncheon, the top four teams moved on to the semi-final/final rounds. Congrats to all on a job well done!
Alpha Omega Academy, Huntsville (N)
Amarillo High School, Amarillo (C)
Americas High School, El Paso (L)
Austin High School, El Paso (F)
Mary Carroll High School, Corpus Christi (H)
Creekview High School, Carrollton (W) - semi-final & final round
Decatur High School, Decatur (I)
Edinburg North High School, Edinburg (R)
Grace Community School, Tyler (P)
Jacksboro High School, Jacksboro (D)
Monsignor Kelly High School, Beaumont (U) - semi-finalist
McAllen Memorial High School, McAllen (T)
Monterey High School, Lubbock (G)
North Hills Preparatory, Irving (X)
Paris High School, Paris (B)
Regents School of Austin (J)
Richardson High School, Richardson (S)
San Angelo Central High School, San Angelo (O)
Skyline High School, Dallas (M)
St. Thomas' Episcopal School, Houston (V)
Tivy High School, Kerrville (K)
Ursuline Academy of Dallas (E) - semi-finalist
Waco High School, Waco (A)
Booker T. Washington Arts Magnet, Dallas (Q) - finalist
Congrats to the 2010 State High School Mock Trial Competition Winner - Booker T. Washington Arts Magnet (Q)! The team will represent Texas at the National Competition in Philadelphia this May.
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What is the Texas High School Mock Trial Program? Well, we are glad that you asked!
Thousands of high school students from across the state participate each year in this highly motivating, energetic, and challenging academic competition! The program provides a great way for students to gain an “insider’s view” of our judicial system, plus, they gain confidence speaking in front of others and have a lot of fun at the same time.
A team of students (approximately 6-10 individuals) are gathered by coaches--a teacher, attorney, etc.--who help to instruct, and then the teams compete against other peers in a regional competition. Regionals are held in late January through early February across the state and the winners of these meets advance to the State competition in
Teacher/coaches are provided with a copy of the case materials (included w/in the registration fee) which contains the rules, procedures, and the case problem itself. Please note: each team will bear its own expense to all competitions. Teams should secure assistance from an attorney to help with courtroom decorum and trial skills. For more information about regional dates, check the calendar online or contact the Regional Coordinator (contact info provided on website). Please be sure to comply with all regional requirements for competing in your regional competition. To officially participate in the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition, teams must register by the deadline, December 15. Complete a registration form and return, along with the team registration fee. We encourage you to check out our website with everything that you need to know about the competition at: www.dallasbar.org/thsmtc Former participants say that the benefits of preparation and participation in the mock trial program are well worth the time and effort spent. Attorneys and judges alike have been highly impressed with the caliber of the program, the students, and the sponsors. We look forward to our best mock trial year yet! The Dallas Bar Association Mock Trial Committee is responsible for the organization and administration of the statewide high school mock trial program, which was established in 1979. The program is organized through the 20 Texas Education Agency's Regional Service Centers, reaching approximately 200 Texas schools each calendar year, and involving about 2000 students annually. Below are the committee chairs that run this state-wide program:
For additional questions that are not answered on this website, please contact the State Coordinator, Amy Smith: asmith@dallasbar.org or 214-220-7484. Texas High School Mock Trial
2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
214-220-7484 phone
214-220-7465 fax
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