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 2026-2027 Mock Trial Competition Season, please complete the Team Registration Form as soon as possible, no later than September 25, 2026. 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 mock trial season, the designated Teacher Advisor or school administrator is strongly encouraged to attend a virtual Teacher Advisor Competition Preview.  Two orientation sessions are scheduled – please use the links below to register to one session:

• Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 10 at 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Mock Trial Rules and Procedures Update Sessions – via Zoom

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

• Thursday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Teacher Advisors and Attorney Coaches have access to a private web-based and mobile-friendly portal that has all the 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.