2027 Kern County Mock Trial
Join us again for the Kern County Mock Trial, where High School teams (9-12 grades) compete in a series of mock trial rounds, with students participating as prosecution attorneys, defense attorneys, defendants, and witnesses in a simulated case developed by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. Students acquire skills in public speaking, critical analysis, and deduction.
Important Dates:
Registration Deadline Date:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Coaches Packets are due no later than Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Event Dates & Location:
Kern County Superior Court - 1215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield
- Kern County Regional Round 1: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Kern County Regional Round 2: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Kern County Regional Round 3: Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Kern County Regional Round 4:
Super Saturday, January 23, 2027
Super Saturday Competition located at:
Kern County Superior Court - 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield
Awards Ceremony to be held after Super Saturday Competition - Location TBD
Facilitators/Presenters:
Zachary Safi - Mock Trial Coordinator
Cost:
Team Registration Fee $750.00 - fee per team
Event Contact:
Crystal Gilbertson
crgilbertson@kern.org
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