Teacher Advisor

The Teacher Advisor also acts as the team coordinator, submits all required forms and disseminates relevant informational updates to students and Attorney Coaches. They are also generally responsible for organizing meetings and transportation for students to and from the Mock Trial Competition. The Teacher Advisor assists the team’s coaches in preparing the teams, honing skills, and developing trial strategy.

If you are interested in fielding a team for the 2024-2025 Mock Trial Competition Season, please complete the Interest Form as soon as possible, no later than September 6, 2024. Please also include the names of any Attorney Coaches who you are planning to have coach your team, if no names are included, the Mock Trial Committee will work to pair your team with coaches.

To participate in the 2024-2025 mock trial season, the designated Teacher Advisor or school administrator is strongly encouraged to attend a virtual Teacher Advisor Orientation.  Two orientation sessions are scheduled – please use the links below to register:

• Thursday, September 12 at 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 17 at 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Mock Trial Rules and Procedures Update Sessions – via Zoom

(Mandatory for at least one Teacher Sponsor and one Attorney Coach per team)

Wednesday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 21 at 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

New for the 2024-2025 season: Teacher Advisors and Attorney Coaches have access to a private web/mobile app that has all the 2024-2025 competition forms and resources in one place. You will be granted access to the app once your Registration Form is received. If you have trouble gaining access to the app, please email sdmocktrial@gmail.com.