The Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial Competition comprises a series of simulated court cases contested by students from years 10, 11 or 12 and is designed to bring young South Australians closer to the workings of our State's legal system while teaching them to present a persuasive argument. The Law Society appoints a lawyer to coach students, unless schools choose to arrange their own coaches. Lawyers will also be appointed to judge each "trial".

The competition is limited to 32 teams. Each team comprises seven students and schools may enter two teams if less than 32 schools register. In the past schools have asked teachers and students involved in English, Drama, Debating or Legal Studies to take part in the Trials.

The Mock Trial Competition is sponsored by the Law Foundation of South Australia Inc. If you would like further information about the Mock Trial Competition, please contact Member Services on (08) 8229 0200 or via email.

Registration Form for Schools

Registration Form for Coaches and Judges

2023 Manual for Schools and Coaches 

2023 Manual for Judges 

2023 Rounds Draw 

2023 Round One Results

Tuesday 7 March 2023 (Schools)

Round 1 Case Materials

Tuesday 4 April 2023 (District Courts)

Round 2 Case Materials

Tuesday 23 May 2023 (Schools) 

Case materials are released two weeks prior to round three commencing.