Welcome to the Region 10 Mock Trial Competition Homepage!
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, reaches more than 200 Texas schools each calendar year, and involves more than 4500 students annually.
Competition registration and information regarding rules and procedures should be directed to the State Coordinator, Amy Smith via email: asmith@dallasbar.org.
Region 10 hosts the competition for the schools within its service area. For a map of the Region 10 service area and its districts, please click here.
Please join us for the statewide Mock Trial Clinic on Saturday November 7, 2009 from
8 am until 12 pm. This informative 1/2 day training will provide students and coaches with helpful hints and tips for success in the mock trial competition. If you are interested in attending, please contact asmith@dallasbar.org with the total number of students and coaches attending. Please identify all team members as BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, or ADVANCED in your email.
Region 10 Competition DetailsThe first day of the Region 10 Mock Trial competition will take place on January 30, 2010. All teams will report to the Crowley Courts Building located at 133 N. Industrial Blvd. in Dallas by 8 am. Three rounds of competition will take place on day one. Each team will participate in each round as long as an even number of teams participate. If not, one team will have a bye in each of the three rounds. If 20 or more teams compete on day one, three teams will advance to the state competition in Dallas in March. General Information DownloadsThe following materials will assist you in planning for the competition this year.
Reception Information Downloads This year's reception will be a LUNCH for all Region 10 competition participants. Guests may attend for an additional fee. Parking is usually $3.00, but is subject to change. Additional details will follow.
The following information will be sent to all teams in January. All are invited to attend the lunch reception from 11-1. Our favorite photographer Bill Youngblood will be available to take team pictures. Here's a headstart for those of you who would like to begin notifying students and parents about the January 30th lunchtime event:
The top eight teams will be announced and receive awards. These eight teams will advance to the final rounds of competition on Saturday February 6th at Crowley Courthouse. |
Competition DayThe first day of competition consists of three rounds of competition. Teams will randomly choose a packet in the morning. Enclosed will be the team's letter designation for the competition. All team members, coaches, attorneys and visitors will be required to display the letter on the outside of their clothing during the competition. Team members and visitors will only be allowed in courtrooms where their team is competing. Additional information regarding the competition is available below:
Each team is asked to prepare 3-4 team rosters for each round of competition. This form is provided to the judges in preparation for hearing your case. The roster was provided in your case packet and available for download below in addition to the entire procedures and forms packet and regulation time cards (you must use these). Direct links to pertinent areas of the Texas High School Mock Trial Website are also provided.
Links to Important Information on the Texas State High School Mock Trial Competition website:
Questions pertaining to information found on the Texas State High School Mock Trial Competition webpage should be directed to:
Amy E. Smith, State Coordinator |