Invitational Tournament Information
During the fall and early spring, invitational tournaments are held around the country to allow teams to practice and prepare for AMTA-sanctioned tournaments in February through April. AMTA allows invitational tournaments to announce and advertise their tournaments on the AMTA website.
To have your invitational tournament included on this site, please email AMTA with your tournament name, dates, location and description.
Note: Invitational tournaments are NOT sanctioned by AMTA.
Last seasons Invitational Tournament announcements can be viewed here.
Innovation Program: The goal of the AMTA Innovation Program is to foster improvements to our tournaments through offering incentives to invitational hosts to test new rules, tabulation approaches, administrative processes, or other possible improvements. For more information and to apply, click here.
Notice to Invitational Hosts: Mandatory Case License Fee
All AMTA cases are the intellectual property of the American Mock Trial Association. By paying the School Registration Fee, your program receives a license to use a case for internal educational purposes and competing at AMTA-sanctioned tournaments (that is, regionals, ORCS, and the National Championship Tournament). This license does not permit use of AMTA's case materials to host an invitational tournament. Anyone wishing to use an AMTA case to host an invitational tournament must obtain a separate license.
For 2024-25, this license will require tournament hosts to
(1) complete the Invitational Registration Form;
(2) pay AMTA an amount equal to $8.00 per team per trial for your tournament. Payment is due 60 days after receipt of an invoice. Payment can be made online here;
(3) provide AMTA with a copy of the tournament tab summary and complete the Case Information Form no later than 10 days after the conclusion of the tournament, which can be e-mailed to AMTA here; and
(4) respond promptly to any requests for information from AMTA.
If you host an AMTA-sanctioned tournament (i.e. Regionals, ORCS, or Nationals), you are exempt from the fee but still must meet all other requirements.
Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in sanctions under the AMTA rules or other consequences. If you have any questions, please contact us here.
2024-2025 Invitational Tournaments
17th Annual University of Minnesota Nordic Undergraduate Mock Battle
October 4-6, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
The University of Minnesota Mock Trial Association is proud to announce we will be hosting the 17th Annual University of Minnesota Nordic Undergraduate Mock Battle on October 4th - 6th 2024! The tournament is a 1-2-1, with one round on Friday, two rounds on Saturday, and one round on Sunday. The registration fee is $350 for the first team and $300 for each subsequent team. If your team brings two judges, the total registration fee will be discounted $25 off. UMNUMB will tentatively be hosted at the Ramsey County courthouse. Please reach out to the tournament director, Shubhangi Mohan for more information!
The 17th Annual Spartan Throwdown
October 5-6, 2024 | Cleveland Ohio
Case Western Reserve University is thrilled to be hosting the 17th Annual Spartan Throwdown at the Justice Center Courthouse in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The tournament offers a great opportunity to experience a Cleveland judging pool and compete in real courtrooms. If you have any questions, please contact our tournament directors or visit our website.
16th Annual Wildcat Invitational
October 12-13, 2024 | Durham, New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is proud to announce its intention to host the 16th Annual Wildcat Mock Trial Invitational Tournament. The tournament will be held on October 12-13, 2024, at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. The tournament will consist of 2 rounds on Saturday and 2 rounds on Sunday. The cost for this tournament is $200 per team or $125 per team for those teams that provide a judge for all four rounds. To register or for further information, please contact our Tournament Director, Alyssa Cataldo. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
13th Annual Arch Invitational
October 12-13, 2024 | St. Louis, MO
The Washington University in St. Louis Mock Trial program is excited to be hosting the 13th Annual Arch Invitational this fall! The tournament will be hosted at WashU’s main Danforth campus on October 12th and 13th. Arch will follow a 2-2 format with two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday. Registration is $350 per team with a $25 fee reduction per judge. Please contact our tournament director, Gabriella Pietz, for further information or with any questions.
4th Annual Red Devil Sleeping Bowtie Invitational Tournament
October 12-13, 2024 | Carlisle, PA
The Dickinson College Mock Trial Association is excited to be hosting the Fourth Annual Red Devil Sleeping Bowtie Invitational this year the weekend of October 12-13, 2024 in DCMT's hometown in Carlisle, PA. This is a 4-round tournament with 2 rounds on Saturday and 2 rounds on Sunday, The registration fee is $250 per team. To register or if you would like more information, please contact our tournament director, Isaiah Bañuelos, for more information on how to register. We hope to host you in Carlisle this October!
Dairyland Challenge Tournament
October 12-13, 2024| Racine/Kenosha, WI
Carthage College is excited to announce that we will again be hosting the Dairyland Challenge Invitational this fall! The tournament will be held October 12-13 at the Racine County Law Enforcement Center, with two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday. The Dairyland is a great opportunity to participate in four rounds of competition that will be held in actual courtrooms. Outstanding teams, attorneys and witnesses will take home a coveted Dairyland cow award. Registration is $350 per team with a $25 fee reduction per judge provided who is available to judge all four rounds. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact the tournament director, Michael Phegley.
First Annual Explorer Invitational
October 19-20, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA
LaSalle University is proud to be hosting the First Annual Explorer Invitational this year on October 19-20,2024 in Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by LaSalle Mock Trial Association. This tournament is a 4 round tournament with 2 rounds on Saturday and 2 rounds on Sunday. The registration Fee is $185 per team. To register or for further information, please contact our tournament director, Patrick Malloy for more details. We hope to see you this Fall!
6th Annual Peach Bowl Invitational
October 26th-27th, 2024 | Atlanta, GA
Emory University's Ben Pius Mock Trial team is excited to be hosting our 6th Annual Peach Bowl Invitational this fall! The tournament will be held in-person at the Fulton County Courthouse from October 26th to October 27th in Atlanta, Georgia. The competition will follow a 2-2 format, with two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday. For more information on registration, logistics, or judging discounts, please contact us via email or visit our website.
13th Annual Calkins Invitational Tournament
October 25-27, 2024 | Des Moines, IA
Drake University is excited to announce the 13th Annual Calkins Invitational Tournament! This will take place October 25-27, first round starting Friday at 6 p.m. If you have any questions or want to sign up for your team, please get in touch with us via email.
Huskie Cup Invitational
October 26-27, 2024 | DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University is excited to be hosting the Huskie Cup again this year. The tournament will take place on October 26-27, in DeKalb, IL, and the registration fee will be $200 per team. If you have any questions or are interested in competing at the Huskie Cup, please Contact Mitch Pickerill.
14th Annual Owl Classic Invitational
October 26-27, 2024 | Atlanta, GA
Mock Trial at Kennesaw State University is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Owl Classic Invitational, to be held on October 26 and 27 at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in downtown Atlanta. The registration fee is $275 per team, and each competing team is required to bring someone (an attorney, law student, mock trial alum, or coach) who can judge at least two rounds. We are keeping this event fairly small (no more than 20 teams), so participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us via email if you are interested in sending a team(s) to compete.
Twenty-Second Annual Illinois State University Invitational Tournament
November 1-3, 2024 | Bloomington/Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University will be hosting a four round invitational mock trial tournament November 1-3, 2024 at the McLean County Law & Justice Center in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. The cost for this tournament is $350 per team. For further information, please contact the tournament director, Professor Tom McClure. If you are interested in participating, please submit a competitor interest form.
Bear Brawl Classic Mock Trial Invitational
November 1-3, 2024 | Springfield, MO
Missouri State University will host its Bear Brawl Classic Mock Trial Invitational November 1-3, 2024. The tournament will have a 1-2-1 format with Round 1 Friday late afternoon, Round 2 and 3 on Saturday, and Round 4 on Sunday morning. Registration fees are $250 per team, with a $50 discount to any team who provides a judge for all 4 rounds. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact tournament director, Jennifer LaPrade to register or receive more information.
4th Annual Queen City Classic
November 2-3, 2024 | Charlotte, North Carolina
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Mock Trial Program is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 4th Annual Queen City Invitational. The tournament will be held November 2nd and 3rd on our campus, with two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday. Registration is $200 per team with a $25 fee reduction if a judge is provided for four rounds, and an additional $25 reduction if a second judge is provided for four rounds. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please reach out via email here.
Buffalo Bullpen Invitational Tournament
November 2-3, 2024 | Buffalo, NY
The UB Mock Trial team is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first ever Buffalo Bullpen Invitational Tournament this year! The tournament will be held on November 2nd-3rd at our University's Amherst campus, and the registration fee is $175. The best two teams going into our final round will battle it out in our Law School's courtroom! If you have any questions or are interested please contact our Tournament Director, Liam Riter. Hope to see you there!
Cactus Classic Invitational
November 9-10th 2024 | Tucson Arizona.
The University of Arizona Mock Trial Program is thrilled to be hosting our 10th annual Arizona Cactus Classic Invitational! The tournament will be held in person on November 9-10, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Our invitational will consist of two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday, and following the final round, we will be continuing the tradition of hosting a catered Closing Ceremony at the James E. Rogers College of Law. To request more information about registration for ACCI, our hotel block for competitors, or if you have any other questions, please contact our Tournament Director, Ryan Ball.
Argo Invitational
November 16, 2024 | Pensacola, Florida
The University of West Florida is happy to be restarting the tradition of the Annual Argo Invitational this fall. The tournament will be a one-day competition held on Saturday, November 16th. The tournament will consist of 2 rounds, and the cost is only $100. Spots will be first come first serve. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email. Thank you!
Bristol Brawl Invitational
November 23-24, 2024 | Bristol, RI
Roger Williams University Mock Trial is proud to announce its intention to host the Bristol Brawl Invitational. The tournament will be held in person on November 23-24, 2024 at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. Saturday will consist of 2 rounds, and Sunday will consist of 2 rounds. The registration fee is $175 per initial team and $175 for an additional team. Reservations will be taken in a first-come, first-serve manner. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact us via email.
13th annual Wlodarczyk Invitational Tournament
November 23-24, 2024 | San Diego, CA
UCSD Triton Mock Trial is excited to host our 13th annual Wlodarczyk Invitational Tournament. It will be held in-person on the weekend of November 23rd-24th at Cal Western Law School. This tournament will have two rounds Saturday and two rounds Sunday. Registration costs are $350 per team. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve manner. If your program would like to send a judge, we would gladly appreciate it! For registration or any additional information, please contact us via email. We hope that you can join us at our 2024 Wlodarczyk Invitational Tournament!
6th Annual Derek Moorhead & Irene Downs Memorial Invitational Tournament
November 23-24, 2024 | Kansas City, MO
We are thankful to have the opportunity to host our 6th Annual Derek Moorhead & Irene Downs Memorial Invitational tournament this year! The competition will take place November 23-24 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Volker Campus and will follow the standard 2-2 schedule. It will be $250 to register a team with an additional $50 for each extra team. We welcome anybody to join us, so please reach out to us via our email.
13th Annual Friar Faceoff Invitational Tournament
November 23rd-24th, 2024 | St. Bonaventure, NY
St. Bonaventure University is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Friar Faceoff Invitational to be held Nov. 23rd-24th, 2024. This two-day, four-round tournament will be held on our beautiful campus in Western New York. The registration fee is $200, with a $25 discount for teams that provide a judge who judges a minimum of two rounds, and a $50 discount to any school bringing more than one team. If you are interested in being a part of our tournament, please register online. Please contact Tournament Director Keli Smith if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon!
Fantastic Flyer Invitational Tournament
November 23-24, 2024 | Romeoville, IL
The Lewis University Mock Trial Team is pleased to welcome you to our Fantastic Flyer Invitational Tournament, which will be held on November 23-24, 2024, at Lewis University's Main Campus in Romeoville, IL. The registration fee for this tournament is $200 per team. If you are interested in participating or would like additional information, please contact our Mock Trial Coordinator, Brandi Sanders.
15th Annual Ole Open
November 23-24, 2024 | Northfield, MN
Hello! The St Olaf College Mock Trial Team is so excited to announce the 15th annual Ole Open that will be hosted from November 23-24th; hosted in a 2-2 format with two rounds Saturday; and two rounds Sunday. There is a $200 registration fee to participate, with a discounted fee of $150 for a second team. There will be a no-judge fee of $50. Don't hesitate to contact our tournament director Maya Azevedo with questions via email.
2025 Hoosier Hoedown
January 18-19, 2025 | Bloomington, IN
Howdy! Indiana University is excited to announce the 2025 Hoosier Hoedown will be hosted January 18th and 19th on our beautiful Bloomington campus. There will be two rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday. There is a $350 registration fee to participate, with a discounted fee of $200 for a second team. There will be an additional $25 discount for each judge a program is able to contribute, limited at $100 off. Please contact our tournament directors Genevieve Horvath and Hannah Moore with questions via email.
Hatting Invitational
January 18-19 | Minneapolis, MN
The University of St. Thomas School of Law and the Hatting Invitational Committee will host the 14th Hatting Invitational at the UST School of Law in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday and Sunday, January 18-19, 2025. There will be two rounds each day with Captains' meetings at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. The tournament will be limited to 24 teams. Teams are not required to bring a judge. Complimentary lunch will be provided for teams and coaches on Sunday. The registration fee is $300 per team. The first round will be a challenge round and challenges will be awarded in the order that teams register. To register, please visit here.
Seventh Annual Scarlet and Cream Invitational
January 18th-19th, 2025 | Lincoln, NE
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Undergraduate Mock Trial Organization is excited to announce that we will hold our Seventh Annual Scarlet and Cream Invitational this year on January 18th-19th, 2025. The tournament format will be a standard four rounds, with two rounds held on Saturday and two rounds held on Sunday. Registration will cost $175 per team, with a $25 fee per team that doesn’t provide a judge for all four rounds. Reservations for the tournament will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact our tournament director, Meghan Stone, to register or receive further information.
The UWEC Menard's Center Mock Trial Tournament
January 25-26, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI
The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Mock Trial Team is thrilled to be hosting our second UWEC Menard's Center Mock Trial Tournament! This tournament will be held on the weekend of January 25th and 26th, hosted in a 2-2 format with two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday. The registration fee is $175 per team, or $150 per team for those teams who are able to provide a judge for all 4 rounds. If you are interested in attending or have any additional questions, please reach out to Dailyn Wold or Colin Rafter via email.
Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational
January 25-26, 2025 | Columbia, MO
Columbia College and the Board of Advocates at the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School will host the Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational tournament on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 2025. We began hosting AMTA events in 1999 and we look forward to our 26th year of hosting. This is a four round, two-day tournament which is limited to 26 teams. The entry fee is $300.00 per team, and each team is expected to bring a judge with the ability to serve at least two rounds. Those teams unable to send a judge, should add a $25.00 surcharge per team. To reserve your spot in this tournament, or for more information, please e-mail Barry Langford. Registration checks should be made payable to Columbia College Mock Trial.