The
Red Shell
Showdown
High School Mock Trial Tournament
The University of Maryland Mock Trial Program is proud to announce that we are hosting a one-day mock trial tournament for Maryland high schools to help prepare for MYLaw’s competitive season. The Red Shell Showdown will be on Saturday, December 12, 2026 and will use the '26-'27 MYLaw mock trial case.
Why Compete in The Red Shell Showdown?
Individualized Feedback
After each round, students will receive individualized feedback on their performances from members, coaches, and alumni of Maryland Mock Trial.
Access to Exclusive Workshops
When you register, you will be able to attend two online workshops taught by coaches and students from Maryland Mock Trial.
Practice Makes Perfect
We hope to offer an educational and affordable experience so that teams may be able to improve their skills and test their theories before their official MYLaw rounds.
Community Building
This tournament will allow your students to make new connections across the circuit and meet new friends who share a love for mock trial.
TO HAVE FUN!
We all know that we compete in mock trial for a reason… because it’s a lot of fun!
How to Compete
Step 1: Register
Fill out this form to register your team.
Step 2: Invoice & Registration Fees
Expect to receive an email from us approximately one week after you complete the registration form. It will contain an invoice with instructions on how to complete payment, along with payment deadlines.
All checks should be payable to the University of Maryland Mock Trial Program, and mailed to our treasurer, whose name and address will be provided on the invoice.
Financial Aid
It is the firm belief of the Maryland Mock Trial Program that participation should never be limited by financial means. Mock trial is an experience that should be accessible to everyone, and we will make every possible effort to ensure your place within our competition.
To request financial aid, please fill out this application. If you have any questions or concerns regarding financial aid, please contact us.
Step 3: Read the RSS’s Policies
To make the Red Shell Showdown as accessible as possible, the competition will follow MyLaw’s competition rules and policies, except as noted in the policies provided below.
[Link to Policies]
All participants must read and adhere to the Red Shell Showdown’s policies.
Failure to comply with the policies may result in individuals or teams being asked to leave Red Shell Showdown or being prohibited from competing.
If you have any questions or concerns about our policies, please contact us.
Step 4: Informed Consent Forms
To compete in The Red Shell Showdown, students must complete our informed consent form, which includes acknowledgement of our policies alongside permissions for us to photograph and post the event results!
Step 5: Attend Our Workshops
Before the tournament, we will host two online workshops for students to learn how to develop a case theory as well as build their witness and attorney skills.
Step 6: Show up!
Show up on December 12th to compete!
[Tournament Packet - Coming Soon]
Tentative Schedule
Check-In
8:30am – 9:30am
Opening Ceremony
9:30am - 10:00am
Round 1
10:30am - 1:30pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Round 2
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Closing Ceremony
6:45pm - 7:15pm
