Announcements 

Jan. 26, 2025 - The Competition Integrity Committee has published five advisory opinions in advance of the AMTA competition season. (Insert link). Procedures for filing invention of fact complaints following regional competition may be found on the rules and forms page. Read more...

Jan. 23, 2025 - AMTA is hosting Regional Tournaments throughout the country, which will determine which schools advance to the next level of ​AMTA competition. In February 2025, AMTA is hosting 31 regionals. Each tournament is in need of sitting judges, attorneys, law students, and AMTA alumni to volunteer to serve as judges. Read more...

Jan. 18, 2025 - The American Mock Trial Association presents the Neal Smith Award to one individual annually in recognition of their "contributions to AMTA's educational mission" in a broader sense. Nominations must be received on or before March 15, 2025. For more information, read this announcements here. Read more...

Nov. 26, 2024 - The Tournament Administration Committee has released the Regional Tournament Weekend Assignments for the 2025 competition season. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck to all teams in 2025! Read more...

Oct. 14, 2024 - AMTA is seeking volunteers with tabulation room experience, who have not competed in AMTA for at least two years, to serve as AMTA Representatives in 2025. For more information, click here and apply today! Read more...

Oct. 1, 2024 - AMTA is excited to announce the return of the Community College Clash, which is an online mock trial tournament focused on outreach to community, vocational, and technical schools. We cordially invite you to join this initiative, as we firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the benefits of college mock trial. Read more...

Apr. 21, 2024 - The University of Virginia is AMTA's 38th National Champion, prevailing over Hillsdale College in the National Final Round held in Chicago, Illinois. Congratulations to UVA and Hillsdale on their outstanding performances in the final round! Read more...

Feb. 1, 2024 - The application period to join the AMTA Board of Directors is now open. Individuals must apply to be permitted to stand for candidacy for the Board. The application period runs through March 1, 2024. For more information, please read this announcement. Read more...

Jan. 25, 2024 - The American Mock Trial Association presents the Neal Smith Award to one individual annually in recognition of their "contributions to AMTA's educational mission" in a broader sense. Nominations for the 2024 Award are now open! Read more...

Nov. 23, 2023 - The Tournament Administration Committee has released the Regional Tournament Weekend Assignments for the 2024 competition season. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck to all teams in 2024! Read more...