Other Programs

Mock Trial Central will list other mock trial-related programs that might be of interest to participants. Please note that the programs listed below are NOT sponsored by, or affiliated with, the Massachusetts Bar Association. If you have any questions regarding any of the listed items, you should contact them directly.

Have your students sit as Jurors for a mock trial in the Federal courthouse (Posted Oct. 24, 2024)

Want to have your students get a better understanding of the best way to present a case to a jury? Having them sit as jurors for real lawyers trying a mock trial is a great way to get them thinking about how Jurors think and feel. An organization called the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (“NITA”) runs a Trial Program where your students can get that experience. The program occurs this year on Friday December 13th at the Moakley Courthouse in the Seaport District. (This is the Federal Courthouse) There are both afternoon and morning trials and the program provides lunch for your students. For more information, please contact Dan Rabinovitz (Program Director) at drabinovitz@murphyking.com or 617-226-3429.

Please note that all programs listed on this page are not affiliated with the Massachusetts Bar Association and/or the Mock Trial Program.

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The MBA's Mock Trial Program places high school students in a simulated courtroom, where they prepare a hypothetical case and then test their skills as lawyers and witnesses. MBA members serve as attorney coaches and judges, and thousands of high school students across Massachusetts participate.

“Nauset Regional High School in Eastham, Massachusetts has participated in the Massachusetts Mock Trial program for the past five consecutive years. Our students benefit greatly from the opportunities that this outstanding program provides. As advisors, each year we see amazing growth in collaboration, communication and self assurance for the young men and women who participate. Apprehensive speakers develop the ability to speak before others. Less confident students begin to communicate with grace. A disjointed group of teenagers become a true team. Multiple perspectives and points of view abound, and are valued. The team exudes commitment to one another, and conviction about the principles of law for which they advocate. They discover, share, learn, grow and by the end of the season, win or lose, they are a deeply bonded group with a richer and deeper understanding of the system of laws in our country. Thank you to all of the volunteers at the Massachusetts Bar Association for this wonderful program available to our students.”