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Bar Mock Trial Competition 2027/28 (Young Citizens)

Young Citizens · United Kingdom

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A national schools mock trial competition in which teams of students aged 15-18 prepare two criminal cases and argue prosecution and defence in regional heats, with winners going to a National Final. Applications for 2027/28 had not been announced when checked.

Grade
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
15–18
Residence
United Kingdom
School attendance: United Kingdom
Entry
Open application
Check it against your grade and where you live

Teams prepare both prosecution and defence for two specially written criminal cases and compete in three rounds at a regional heat, often in a real court building, with a barrister mentor provided where possible. Roles include barristers, witnesses, clerk, usher and jury (15 students, or as few as 8).

Topics

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