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Virtual Mock Trial Interest Meetings | Sept 12 and Oct 5

Tuesday, 06/23/2020 - 1:36pm

Are you a teacher or homeschool group new to mock trial but interested in fielding a team during our regular competition…

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Our Virtual Mock Trial Summer Camp | July 22-25, 2020

Monday, 04/13/2020 - 3:35pm

Ready to take your mock trial skills to the next level??? The NC Mock Trial Program is offering a virtual mock…

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State Finals 2020 Competition Cancelled

Thursday, 03/12/2020 - 12:37pm

March 12, 2020 There have been a number of very recent developments as we all deal with the fallout of the…

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Save the Date: NCMTP Mock Trial Summer Camp, July 22-25, 2020

Thursday, 01/16/2020 - 3:34pm

Do you want to learn more about mock trial this summer? We hope you join us for our 8th annual 4-day…

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Announcing our NEW Courtroom Artist Competition

Monday, 11/25/2019 - 2:05pm

New in 2020!  The NC Mock Trial Program is pleased to offer a Courtroom Artist Competition at both the Regional and State Finals…

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NCMTP Silent Auction Now Online! Bid Today (Oct 14-19)

Tuesday, 10/08/2019 - 9:02am

The NCMTP silent auction (Oct 14-19) to benefit the NCAJ High School Mock Trial Competition and the NCMTP mock trial summer camps…

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2019-20 Competition Case and Rules Published

Tuesday, 09/17/2019 - 10:08am

As you likely already know, the NC Mock Trial Program has posted the NCAJ High School Mock Trial Competition Case and…

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Important Dates for the 2019-20 Season

Friday, 08/09/2019 - 11:22am

2019-20 Mock Trial Season Schedule Online team registration is open! Go to Online Registration form to fill out the form online….

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2019 NCMTP Mock Trial Summer Camp A Great Success!

Tuesday, 08/06/2019 - 3:19pm

In late July over 30 middle and high school students took a break from their summer vacation to take part in…

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Central Carolina Homeschoolers Win 6th State Title!

Wednesday, 03/13/2019 - 11:20pm

On Saturday, March 9, the Central Carolina Homeschoolers’ team “Lux” earned the right to represent North Carolina at Nationals in Athens,…

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2018 Camp Is A Success!

Monday, 08/06/2018 - 5:17pm

The CCCE hosted our sixth annual summer mock trial camp on the UNC campus from July 25 – 28, bringing together…

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Central Carolina Homeschoolers Do It Again!

Thursday, 03/15/2018 - 6:00pm

On Saturday, March 10, the Central Carolina Homeschoolers’ team “Veritas” earned the right to represent North Carolina at Nationals in Reno,…

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2017 Camp Inspires Participants!

Sunday, 08/13/2017 - 1:31pm

The CCCE hosted our fifth annual summer mock trial camp on the UNC campus from July 26 – 29, bringing together…

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2017-18 Registration and Important Dates!

Thursday, 07/13/2017 - 10:07pm

Team Registration is now open!

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Central Carolina Homeschoolers Win National Championship!

Thursday, 05/18/2017 - 12:25pm

Saturday, May 13 dawned cold and gloomy in Hartford, CT, the site of the 2017 National High School Mock Trial Championship….

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Central Carolina Homeschoolers Win Fourth Championship!

Tuesday, 03/21/2017 - 10:16am

On Saturday, March 11, the Central Carolina Homeschoolers’ team “Lewis” earned the right to represent North Carolina at Nationals in Hartford,…

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2016 Summer Camp Inspires Students!

Saturday, 08/27/2016 - 5:45pm

Early in the morning on Wednesday July 27, nearly 50 excited high school students and teacher-coaches converged on Connor dorm in Chapel Hill for our 4th annual CCCE summer mock trial camp. While many lived nearby, others had come from as far away as Florida and Wisconsin.

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2016-17 Registration is now open!

Wednesday, 07/13/2016 - 12:10pm

Registration for the fall season is now open. For more information, and to register, go to https://ncmocktrial.org/competitions/important-forms.

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State Champs Earn 8th at Nationals!

Wednesday, 06/15/2016 - 10:27am

On May 12 – 14, 2016, 46 teams of excited high school students took part in the 2016 National High School Mock Trial Championship in Boise, ID – including the 3-time NC state champions, the Central Carolina Homeschoolers.

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Central Carolina Homeschoolers Win Third Championship!

Thursday, 03/17/2016 - 5:36pm

On Saturday, March 12, the Central Carolina Homeschoolers earned the right to represent North Carolina at Nationals in Boise, Idaho on May 12 – 14, defeating the 2015 champions, Gaston Christian School.

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2015 Summer Camp is a Success!

Thursday, 08/06/2015 - 2:24pm

Early in the morning on Wednesday July 29, 60 excited high school students and teacher-coaches converged on Carmichael dorm in Chapel Hill. While many lived nearby, others had come from as far away as Ohio, New Jersey, Tennessee,

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NC Teams Excel at 2015 Nationals in Raleigh!

Tuesday, 05/26/2015 - 5:55pm

By Sue H. JohnsonCCCE Mock Trial Program Coordinator

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Gaston Christian School Repeats as State Champion!

Tuesday, 03/10/2015 - 3:17pm

Gaston Christian wins state finals again!

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Former NC "Mocker" Excels as Actress!

Monday, 09/29/2014 - 2:07pm

As those involved in the mock trial program know, most of our students do not go on to study law. Yet they all find the skills that they develop to be useful in whatever career path they choose, whether they become doctors, entrepreneurs…or actors!

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Mock Trial Summer Camps Inspire Students and Teachers!

Monday, 08/04/2014 - 10:02pm

Early in the morning on Wednesday June 25, 40 excited high school students and teacher-coaches converged on Winston dorm in Chapel Hill. While many lived nearby, others had driven from as far away as Wilmington and Mooresville.

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State Champs Compete at Nationals!

Tuesday, 07/22/2014 - 11:29pm

Returning state champion team the Central Carolina Homeschoolers competed at Nationals in Madison, Wisconsin in May.

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They Did It Again!

Tuesday, 03/04/2014 - 3:25pm

Central Carolina Homeschoolers wins 2014 State Championship

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2014 Regional Champions Crowned!

Wednesday, 02/05/2014 - 11:31am

Our 8 Regional Champions will advance to State Finals in Raleigh.

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Insights of an Attorney Advisor: An Interview with Steve Schmidly, Part II

Wednesday, 01/15/2014 - 11:09am

Part II of our interview with Steve Schmidly, former attorney advisor at Asheboro High School

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Insights of an Attorney Advisor: An Interview with Steve Schmidly

Wednesday, 01/08/2014 - 10:25am

Part I of a two-part article in which attorney Steve Schmidly shares his experiences as a long-time attorney advisor at Asheboro High School.

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The Founding Lawyers and America's Quest for Justice

Thursday, 11/21/2013 - 8:42am

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we are blessed to enjoy freedoms that many can only dream about. Why are we so fortunate? Because we live in a nation under the “rule of law” rather than the “rule of men,” thanks to the wisdom and foresight of our Founders‚ many of whom were trial lawyers.

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Mock Trial Lessons Inspire Local News Anchor

Thursday, 11/14/2013 - 2:34pm

I count myself lucky. I basically get to compete in Mock Trial every day at my job. If you’ve ever had the hot lights on you and a camera with its red light blinking in your face, you know what I’m talking about. The thrill of live television certainly provides the rush that a Mock Trial competition affords…

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DNA Evidence: Separating Fact from Fiction

Wednesday, 11/06/2013 - 10:26pm

Just as attorneys have the opportunity to delve into many different topics as they prepare for trial, our students are exposed to a variety of fascinating subjects as they engage with our competition case. This year our students learn about fingerprint and DNA analysis in the affidavit of our forensic expert.

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Mock Trial makes the law fun!

Wednesday, 10/30/2013 - 3:39pm

I coached my first mock trial team as a 2L at Wake Forest School of Law. Over the last 20 years I’ve served as a coach, judge, and juror for mock trial. Every year, no matter how difficult it is for me to set aside the time, I come away from the experience feeling that I got more from the kids than I gave them. It would be impossible to describe every gift this program gives to the lawyers who participate, but here are a few:

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Drug Kingpin Murdered in Alley; Cop Charged With Crime! 2013-14 Competition Case

Wednesday, 09/18/2013 - 11:00pm

Decorated Utopia City Police Detective Quinn Penner has just been indicted by the grand jury for the murder of local drug kingpin Orson Hayes. On May 25, 2013, Hayes was gunned down in the alley behind Paradise Pub in Utopia City.

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The Only Way to Win

Friday, 08/09/2013 - 3:07pm

The new mock trial season is about to begin! Teams will look forward to showcasing their talents at Regionals in February, hoping to earn the right to compete at State Finals in March. Such striving for success is exciting and appropriate‚ as long as teams keep the bigger picture in mind . . .

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2013-14 Schedule is Posted!

Tuesday, 07/23/2013 - 11:32pm

Dates for the 2013-14 season have been set!

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Mock Trial Summer Camps Inspire Excitement!

Early in the morning on Thursday June 27, more than 80 excited high school students and teacher-coaches converged on Kenan dorm in Chapel Hill. Some had been on the road since 5 a.m., yet their enthusiasm was palpable.

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Mock Trial program impacts lives!

Thursday, 05/30/2013 - 5:21pm

Each year attorneys all across North Carolina devote countless hours to the statewide mock trial program. Scores of legal professionals mentor hundreds of students by serving as team attorney advisors, explaining the nuances of courtroom decorum and the Rules of Evidence.

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Impressions from High School Mock Trial Nationals

Tuesday, 05/21/2013 - 2:08pm

I had the privilege and pleasure to attend the NHSMTC in Indianapolis. A number of experiences left an impression on me, in no particular order.

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Central Carolina Homeschoolers excel at Nationals!

Friday, 05/17/2013 - 11:38am

From May 8 – 12, 2013, North Carolina state champion Central Carolina Homeschoolers participated in the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, earning Eighth place overall!

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Summer Camp Instructors Announced!

Tuesday, 04/30/2013 - 10:30pm

The CCCE is proud to announce a stellar line-up of instructors for our three-day mock trial camp in Chapel Hill, NC! Nearly a dozen legal professionals, ranging from judges and attorneys, to state representative and litigation consultants, will share their expertise with our students.

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Preparation

Thursday, 04/18/2013 - 11:18am

We were all shocked by the bombings in Boston this week‚ especially that an event which celebrates community and civic achievement could be so tragically disrupted by evil. But in the midst of the chaos, the clear-headed actions of the first responders were also noteworthy.

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CCCE summer camps are a success!

Tuesday, 04/16/2013 - 10:08am

Our first-ever Mock Trial Camps were a huge success!

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Leadership

Thursday, 03/28/2013 - 12:13pm

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams
As we look back over the 2012-13 mock trial season, we at the CCCE are grateful for the leadership of over 100 teacher coaches and attorney advisors who inspired our youth to “dream more, learn more, do more and become more.”

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And the results are in!

Thursday, 03/14/2013 - 12:41am

We at the Carolina Center for Civic Education strive to provide our students with legal cases that are relevant and fun to work on. In creating these cases, we are committed to achieving balance so that the scale is not tilted favorably toward one side or the other straight out of the gate.

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In their own words (Part II)

Wednesday, 03/06/2013 - 5:42pm

Watching the eight Regional Champions interact and compete at State Finals last weekend was a remarkable experience. Not only were the young men and women articulate, composed, and self-assured; they also upheld high standards of ethics and professionalism. I was encouraged to know that our future will be in such capable hands!

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2013 State Champion Crowned!

Tuesday, 03/05/2013 - 12:58am

2013 State Champion crowned at Campbell Law School!

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In their own words . . .

Thursday, 02/28/2013 - 10:21pm

In my previous posts, I have highlighted the benefits of mock trial team participation. . . . But you don’t have to take my word for it! Listen to the words of several teachers and students who have written about the growth they have seen and experienced as a result of the program.

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Learning from Legends

Saturday, 02/23/2013 - 11:05am

As a person with a “foot” in both the world of competitive soccer and mock trial, I see many parallels between mock trial competitions and soccer. Mental preparation, hard work, and determination are required to excel in both arenas.

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Goals, Expectations, and Adaptability

Saturday, 01/05/2013 - 12:18am

Looking ahead to 2013, I appreciate the perceptive advice in Rick Friedman’s excellent book On Becoming a Trial Lawyer. One lesson particularly caught my attention, as Friedman discussed a common topic in an uncommon fashion.

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Former "Mocker" Uses Skills as Multimedia Journalist

Friday, 12/28/2012 - 4:25pm

Involvement in mock trial can be a life-changing experience for students, one which shapes their future even if they have no plans to enter the legal profession. One person who would certainly attest to this truth is Danielle Waugh, a Multimedia Journalist for Gannett’s NBC affiliates WLBZ in Bangor and WCSH in Portland, Maine.

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Volunteers are key to Mock Trial Program success!

Thursday, 12/13/2012 - 10:10am

During the 2011-2012 season, over 350 members of the legal profession volunteered their time with us, enabling the mock trial program to reach more than 550 high school students across North Carolina. But the students are not the only ones to benefit; the volunteers are enriched by the experience as well. . .

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The Speed of Trust

Thursday, 12/06/2012 - 3:58pm

As long-time Charlotte Regional sponsor Mark Sumwalt so aptly notes, by investing in the mock trial program, legal firms and professionals not only positively impact the lives of countless students across North Carolina, they also build bridge of trust between the legal profession and members of the public.

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Start With Why: How great leaders inspire others to action

Thursday, 11/29/2012 - 5:05pm

The new mock trial season is well underway; teacher coaches and attorney advisors are meeting with enthusiastic students all across North Carolina. In the excitement of it all, it is good to step back for a moment and ask why so many students and adults are willing to devote countless hours to this activity.

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Thanksgiving

Tuesday, 11/20/2012 - 12:17pm

As I look forward to welcoming my college kids home for Thanksgiving and preparing a feast to fortify them for exams, I look back with gratitude on all the blessings of the last year‚ not the least of which is joining the CCCE as Program Coordinator!

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Why I serve as an attorney advisor for Mock Trial: The Real World vs. the Mock Trial World

Thursday, 11/15/2012 - 8:27am

In the real world, I am dealing with people that are in trouble with the law, battling for custody of their children, unable to pay their child support, etc. While non-lawyers think that we can waltz into a courtroom, like Perry Mason, and solve our clients’ problems in the span of one hour, most lawyers know that these cases can go on for months and can be exhausting. I love the practice of law and have no regrets about becoming a lawyer. However, there are days where being a lawyer in the real world is simply not fun.

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Heads up! Concussion in Youth Sports: 2012-13 Case Topic

Thursday, 11/08/2012 - 12:30am

More than seventy student teams across North Carolina are hard at work preparing to argue the case of Mia Donovan v. Shannon Dempsey, Jordan Reddick, and Rubicon Soccer Club, Inc. Written as an original case for our competition, it focuses on a youth soccer player, Mia Donovan, who suffered debilitating injuries after sustaining multiple concussions on a youth soccer team.

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Mock Trial teaches skills employers are seeking!

Thursday, 11/01/2012 - 10:20am

According to a recent article in the News and Observer,* employers across North Carolina and the U.S. are seeking workers “who are good communicators, effective collaborators and creative problem solvers. . . .

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CCCE conducts new Outreach Project!

Monday, 09/10/2012 - 11:49pm

The CCCE has embarked on a new Outreach Project to give new schools the support they need to be successful. We have completely revised and expanded our Teacher Resource Manual and provided on-site training.

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Team Registration Forms and Case Materials are available!

Tuesday, 08/28/2012 - 12:54pm

Team Registration forms for the 2012-2013 season have been posted online!

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2012-13 Schedule is Posted!!

Friday, 07/13/2012 - 3:32pm

Dates for the 2012-13 Season have been set

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Gaston Christian competes in Albuquerque!

Friday, 05/11/2012 - 2:55pm

On May 1 – 6, North Carolina state champion Gaston Christian School traveled to the National High School Mock Trial Championship…

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State Champion crowned at Campbell Law School!

Sunday, 03/04/2012 - 11:36am

On Friday, March 2, 2012, the eight Regional champions from across North Carolina converged upon Campbell Law School, three-time host of the state finals competition.

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Mock trial camps posted!

Friday, 02/24/2012 - 2:13pm

As we receive information about summer mock trial camp opportunities in North Carolina and across the nation, we will post them on our Resources: Mock Trial camp page. Visit the page now by clicking Mock trial camps

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Eight Regional Champions Advance to State Finals

Monday, 02/06/2012 - 10:07am

Congratulations to our eight Regional Champions!
The following eight teams will be competing at the State Finals in Raleigh on March 2-3, 2012:

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Welcome to our new website

Monday, 01/09/2012 - 11:17am

Welcome to the NCAJ High School Mock Trial Competition’s new website. We have built this new site to make it easier to find information about upcoming competitions and will be adding functionality to allow registration for future competitions.

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