October 17 & October 24, 2009 -- Teacher/Team Leader Training Workshop.   Teacher coaches for first and second year teams are asked to attend a free Teacher Training Workshop to be held in Raleigh on October 17 (click here for agenda). A second training session will take place in Goldsboro on October 24.  If you are unable to attend, please view the 2006 training video which can be accessed from our home page. 

October 9, 2009 -- Case will be published on the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Mock Trial Program home page.

December 11, 2009 -- Registration Deadline     Registration forms must be postmarked to guarentee participation at one of the regional sites.

January 13, 2010 -- Registration Fees and Team Rosters due.  There is a $75 registration fee per team.   

January 13, 2010 -- Last Day to Withdraw

January 21, 2010 -- Regional Site Notification

February 20, 2010 -- Regional Competition

The NCAJ Mock Trial Program will host 6 day-long regional competitions throughout the state. During the two qualifying rounds at Regionals, students present both sides of the competition case. For example, if a team argues the defense side in the morning round, they will present the plaintiff's/prosecution's case in the afternoon. A panel of legal professionals evaluates each team.  Scores are not based on the merits of the case, but on how well teams demonstrate critical thinking skills, public speaking, courtroom demeanor and teamwork.

March 20, 2010 - State Finals
Six regional winners and two qualifying teams will meet in Raleigh to compete for the title of State Champion.