Ucla Summer Sessions Mock Trial Summer Institute 2026

The UCLA Mock Trial Summer Institute is a week-long program is a great way to broaden your knowledge base, explore college and career options, boost your self-confidence and powers of persuasion – all while making new friends and having fun. Find out more! Are you a high school student interested in learning more about our nation’s legal system and how attorneys prepare a case for trial? Perhaps you are considering a career in law as a trial attorney, prosecutor or defense attorney? Maybe you want to build your self-confidence and strengthen your ability to communicate your ideas and opinions to others. If any of these are true, you should consider participating in the UCLA Mock Trial Summer Institute. Join us to train with the National Champion UCLA Mock Trial Team Coach and Team Members! Learn effective trial advocacy techniques and improve your public speaking skills. UCLA has won the Collegiate National Championship four times in the last 16 years (more than any other university) and you will have the chance to work with both students and coaches. To participate for the Mock Trial Summer Institute, you must meet the following qualifications: 14 years of age or older prior to June 21 Enrolled in grades 8th 12th during Spring Students who do not meet the minimum program requirements should not register and should consider other summer opportunities.