International Mock Trial (IMT) Online League
by International Mock Trial (IMT)
Team and individual awards
Free online mock trial tournaments for students in Grades 8 to 12, run by International Mock Trial (IMT). Each team plays four preliminary rounds.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Team
Teams of 4 or more
Duration
One weekend per tournament
Time needed
Four rounds over one weekend; each case is meant to be tried in two hours
Eligibility
Open to students in Grades 8 to 12. Each team has at least four members on its roster.
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Regional eligibility criteria
- A judge for all four rounds of every competition the team enters
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Recognition
Team and individual awards
Key dates
- Registration closes
- 5 Dec 2026
- Competition
- 11 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
Online · Zoom, with Tabeasy for rosters and ballots
How to apply
- 1Form a team of at least four students
- 2Submit the roster on tabeasy.org and the entry by the Saturday before the contest
- 3Enter a judge for all four rounds by the Monday before the contest
About this opportunity
The International Mock Trial (IMT) Online League is a series of free virtual mock trial tournaments for students in Grades 8 to 12, run by International Mock Trial. Eighth graders compete alongside high school students. IMT rules draw on the rules of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) and the MockOn Tournament of Champions. IMT is not affiliated with AMTA.
Each team has at least four members on its roster. In four preliminary rounds, a team plays twice as the Prosecution and twice as the Defense. Elimination rounds are held as entries warrant. Every team provides a judge for all four rounds of each competition it enters.
There are no entry fees. Last season's awards were Outstanding Teams, the Spirit of International Mock Trial award, Outstanding Attorneys, Outstanding Witnesses and Outstanding Middle School Competitors.
The contests are online, and the schedule is set to be manageable from America or East Asia.
Rounds and format
Four preliminary rounds, in which each team plays twice as the Prosecution and twice as the Defense. Elimination rounds are held as entries warrant.
How entries are judged
Judges submit scores and feedback electronically as the trial progresses, then give verbal feedback.
Selection process
After four preliminary rounds, the two highest-ranked teams may play the Championship Round, if the Tabulation Officers deem it appropriate. Octofinals, quarterfinals or semifinals may be added, depending on the size of the field.
Academic details
Frequently asked questions
Who can take part?
Students in Grades 8 to 12. Eighth graders compete alongside high school students.
What does it cost?
Nothing. IMT charges no entry fees for competitions.
How many students are on a team?
A team has at least four members on its roster at the time of submission. It also provides a judge for all four rounds of every competition it enters.
How many rounds does a team play?
Four preliminary rounds, twice as the Prosecution and twice as the Defense. Elimination rounds are held as entries warrant.
When is the December 2026 tournament?
The tournament after the September one is on December 11-13, 2026.
What awards are there?
Last season's awards were Outstanding Teams, the Spirit of International Mock Trial award, Outstanding Attorneys, Outstanding Witnesses and Outstanding Middle School Competitors.
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