The 2024 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational was held on March 16 and 17, 2024, at the University of Illinois - Springfield. Teams representing 50 high schools from across Illinois participated in the event. College Preparatory School of America (CPSA), won first place and will represent Illinois at the National High School Mock Trial Competition in Wilmington, Delaware, on May 2-5, 2024. In second place was Stevenson High School, and in third place was Maine South High School.

The top eight teams (in alphabetical order) were: College Preparatory School of America; De La Salle Institute; Maine South High School; Niles North High School; Stevenson High School; Timothy Christian High School; Wheeling High School; and Whitney M. Young Magnet School.

The Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award for the highest score on the written law test was awarded to York Community High School, and the Civility & Professionalism Award (based on nominations from other teams), was awarded to Niles West High School.

The 2024 Invitational was a success due to the hard work and enthusiasm of these teams and their coaches, families, and other supporters, and the dedication of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law-Related Education for the Public, the Mock Trial Coordinator, Katy Flannagan, and the many judges, attorneys, and others who generously volunteered their time and expertise, as well as the sponsorship of the ISBA and Illinois LEARN, and the generous and welcoming spirit of the University of Illinois-Springfield. The Law Related Education Committee appreciates the support and hard work of these entities and individuals. We look forward to seeing these teams again in 2025, as well as new teams and volunteers!

A full list of participating schools, sponsors, and volunteers, information about volunteering, and general information about the Mock Trial program is posted on the ISBA Mock Trial website at: www.isba.org/teachers/mocktrial.

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