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2023 Mock Trials

44th Annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition
Houston Regionals

Hon. Kelli Johnson presiding

HCCLA is sponsoring the Houston High School Regional Mock Trial Competition again this year. Thanks to our members, the program is growing with more schools participating than ever before!

Lawyers are needed to judge the students’ trial skills and courtroom presentations.

Saturday, February 4, 2023
Round 1:  9:00 am – 11:30 am
Round 2:  12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Round 3:  3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Live competition IN-PERSON:
Harris County Criminal Justice Center

1201 Franklin Street
Houston, TX 77002

THE CASE:  this year’s trial is based on a fictional criminal case of attempted kidnapping and felony murder of a high-profile billionaire oligarch – brief to be provided to all panelists

FREE CLE: If you are interested in serving as a Judge, sign up below!
Participants may report up to 2 hours for self-study credit or volunteer hours.

Bagels and coffee served at 8:30 am. Lunch provided at 11:30 am.

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    Tue Apr 14 2026 - Fri Apr 24 2026
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    Wed Apr 22 2026, 7:00pm CDT - 10:00pm CDT

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Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
P.O. Box 924523
Houston, TX 77292-4523
(713) 227-2404

    

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