Central High School Mock Trial

The Tennessee State High School Mock Trial Competition strives to give students a better understanding of the American justice system by allowing them to experience the legal process first hand.  Through role-playing as lawyers, witnesses, plaintiffs, and defendants, students develop an awareness and appreciation for the mechanism our society has chosen to resolve its disputes.  The competition dates back to 1980 when the first high school mock trial competition was held in Knox County.  The following year, the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers division was asked to host the high school mock trial as a law-related education public service project.  Participation has increased from an initial four schools the first year to well over 100 schools today, including CHS.