Attorney Coach

The San Diego County High School Mock Trial Committee recruits Attorney Coaches over the summer to mentor students throughout the competition season, which typically begins with team meetings and planning in late September or early October. The competition takes place over four rounds in February, followed by semifinals and a championship round. Teams are not limited in the number of Attorney Coaches they can have, though it is common for teams to have two to four coaches. Coaches advise the students on general trial techniques, procedures and on specific strategies for presenting the case. The team’s practice schedule is set up by the Teacher Advisor and Attorney Coaches, and can generally require a time commitment of a few hours per week beginning in October.