September 13 & October 11, 2008-- Teacher/Team Leader Training Workshop.   Teacher coaches for first and second year teams are asked to attend a free Teacher Training Workshop to be held in Charlotte (September 13) and Raleigh (October 11).  If you are unable to attend, please view the 2006 training video which can be accessed from our home page. 

October 13, 2008 -- Case will be published on the Wade Edwards High School Mock Trial Program home page.

December 19, 2008 -- Registration Deadline     Registration forms must be postmarked to guarentee participation at one of the regional sites.

January 12, 2009-- Registration Fees and Team Rosters due.  There is a $55 registration fee per team.  Art and Journalism students can participate at no cost (limit: 4 A&J entries per mock trial team).  Please make checks out to the NCATL Education Foundation.  Mail to:  Liz Avery-Jones, NCATL, PO Box 600031, Raleigh, NC 27675

January 12, 2009 -- Last Day to Withdraw

January 21, 2009 -- Regional Site Notification

February 21, 2009 -- Regional Competition

The North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (NCATL) hosts 10 day-long regional competitions throughout the state. During the two qualifying rounds at Regionals, students present both sides of the competition case. For example, if a team argues the defense side in the morning round, they will present the plaintiff's/prosecution's case in the afternoon. A panel of legal professionals evaluates each team.  Scores are not based on the merits of the case, but on how well teams demonstrate critical thinking skills, public speaking, courtroom demeanor and teamwork.    

March 10, 2009 - Final Art, Photo and Features Stories due to NCATL 

March 21-22, 2009 - State Finals
Ten regional winners and six qualifying teams will meet in Charlotte to compete for the title of State Champion.