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New Jersey High School Mock Trial Competition

New Jersey State Bar Foundation

What it is

Free statewide mock trial competition where student teams argue a civil case in front of volunteer attorneys and judges. The 2026-27 case involves an accident with a self-driving car. Teams must be registered by a teacher-coach.

Who it’s for

Students in public, private, charter and home schools in New Jersey.

What you’ll likely need

  • Teacher-coach must submit the registration form (students cannot register themselves). Free coaches workshop Oct 27 at the NJ Law Center, New Brunswick.

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