2026 Mock Trial Finals

Carmel High School takes on Rancho San Juan High School for the Mock Trial Finals at the Monterey County Courthouse. The Mock Trial Program is an exciting law-related educational program that introduces high school students (grades 9-12) to the American legal system. Mock trials are structured like "real" court trials and follow the same rules. The program pairs students with mentors from the legal community. Through one-on-one interactions with attorney coaches, a student's understanding of the law is greatly enhanced.Through role-playing, students gain an understanding of our judicial system--what roles judges, lawyers, juries and witnesses play in the system. Additionally, students develop critical thinking and public speaking skills and a working knowledge of our legal practices and procedures. This Mock Trial is hosted by The Lyceum of Monterey County. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Monterey County Bar Foundation Monterey County Bar Association The Chapman Foundation The Harden Foundation The Monterey Peninsula Foundation Yellow Brick Road Foundation